This article published by valorsocial.info presents an in-depth reflection on women’s experiences and representation in the ethical finance sector. Through interviews with Liesbet Loeys (Hefboom, Belgium), Charlotte Skovgaard (Merkur Cooperative Bank, Denmark), and Fanny Gerome (France Active, France), it explores both personal and institutional perspectives on gender equality in finance.

Each expert shares their professional journey, emphasizing how ethical finance connects banking with social purpose and real economic impact. The discussion highlights persistent gender imbalances in leadership, despite progress in broader equality policies, and identifies unconscious biases and cultural barriers as main obstacles. The interviewees advocate for greater diversity and inclusiveness within ethical finance organizations themselves, insisting that these institutions must lead by example. They also examine how diversity can improve organizational decision-making and strengthen the alignment between finance and social good.  The article also links gender equality to the larger goal of transforming finance into a force for sustainable and inclusive societal progress.