Compartamos Banco is the first company in America to be certified under the EDGE Global Standard for Workplace Gender Equality

Mexico City, Mexico, November 27th 2013.- Banco Compartamos S.A. I.B.M., informs that it is now part of the first companies certified on a global scale in workplace gender equality by the EDGE Certified Foundation (formerly The Gender Equality Project).

During an event held yesterday in Mexico City, Hector Cervino, Director of Human Affairs of Gentera, holding company of Banco Compartamos, received this certification that accredits the institution as the first and only company in America to be certified in gender equality in the workplace.

"We are very proud to be the first company in America certified on Workplace Gender Equality. This certification reflects Compartamos Banco's commitment with gender equality and social inclusion. At the same time, this will provide us with a competitive edge in terms of talent management, making it easier for us to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best female and male talents in order to serve our more than 2.8 million clients, being 94% of them women dedicated to provide a better life quality for their families. This certification is a good sign that our companies in Mexico, Guatemala and Peru are on the right track", -Carlos Labarthe, CEO of Gentera, the holding company owner of Compartamos Banco.
The EDGE ("Economic Dividends for Gender Equality") certification system is the first and only global certification system in workplace gender equality, universally applicable across industries and regions. It is based on a ground- breaking assessment methodology launched by the EDGE Certified Foundation (formerly The Gender Equality Project) at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2011, and it provides a clear picture of a company's commitment and progress on gender equality as measured in terms of equal pay for equivalent work, recruitment and promotion, leadership development training and mentoring, flexible working, and the company culture.
EDGE is a tiered certification system recognizing the commitment and progress of companies through 3 different stages of certification - ASSESS, MOVE and LEAD - in their journey to achieve excellence in workplace gender equality. The EDGE Certification system is an independent, third party certification scheme which offers the highest level of assurance and means that the outcome is unbiased.
By becoming EDGE Certified, companies can reap the following benefits:
1. Increase financial performance through better utilization of human resources.
2. A competitive edge in terms of talent management, thereby making it easier to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best female and male talents.
3. Create a modern, dynamic corporate brand associated with equal opportunities, flexibility and sustainability.
"The EDGE Certification is like LEED certification for buildings- but instead of shrinking the carbon footprint- EDGE breaks the glass ceiling by insuring workplace policies free up the pipeline to allow women to ascend to leadership." Megan Beyer, Foundation Board Member EDGE Certified Foundation.

For additional information visit: www.compartamosbanco.comor contact: In Mexico:

Roberto Ricalde medios@gentera.com.mx

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About the EDGE Certified Foundation

EDGE Certified Foundation (formerly The Gender Equality Project) is a Swiss Foundation committed to creating a world where women and men are equally valued and respected in all aspects of economic, political and social life. The Foundation believes that a society can only be prosperous and sustainable if women and men are granted equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.
Its mission is to use the EDGE global certification system to engage large corporations across the world in fostering equal career opportunities for women and men in the workplace. Its focus is to create tangible sustainable value for
companies that are closing the gender gap, for their employees and their stakeholders.

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For additional information visit: www.compartamosbanco.comor contact: In Mexico:

Roberto Ricalde medios@gentera.com.mx

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