Today Euronext, a wholly owned subsidiary of IntercontinentalExchange Group (NYSE: ICE) celebrates International Women’s Day by hosting events across all its markets to highlight the contributions women have made to innovation and economic growth.
In honor of International Women’s Day, Euronext is bringing together business leaders, government officials, industry influencers, clients and partners in several events to discuss key issues impacting its global markets. In all Euronext locations trading was opened with female leaders and executives representing various philanthropic and entrepreneurial organizations. Additionally, conferences and discussion sessions will cover several topics, including the challenges of the digital world, entrepreneurship and risk taking, creating female opportunity and leadership.
In Lisbon the market was opened by female employees and the CEO of Euronext Lisbon, Luís Laginha de Sousa. The ceremony followed a gymnastics class opened to all Euronext Lisbon employees, to raise awareness for the need of a healthier lifestyle and a better balance between work and personal life. Euronext Lisbon also collaborated with Vigeo, Euronext partner for sustainability indices, to interview and spotlight Portuguese companies with best practices in the diversity theme.
“In Euronext we celebrate International Women`s Day, highlighting the efforts that many organizations and persons have dedicated to unlock the enormous value and contribution that women can give to our markets and our society. We are proud to have the collaboration of Vigeo, our parner for Euronext Vigeo sustainability indices, in celebrating International Women`s Day, by spotlighting listed companies with best practices in prevention of discrimination and promotion of diversity” said Isabel Ucha, Director of Corporate Responsibility for Europe.
For more information about Euronext’s International Women’s Day 2014, please go to: www.euronext.com/international-womens-day