Statistics
17.6%
Top 100 Primary-listed Companies
27.5%
Statutory Boards
28.8%
Top 100 Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs)
Key Statistics
- Statutory boards showed the most progress among the people, private and public sectors, achieving 27.5% women’s participation on boards as at 31 December 2020.
- The 100 largest primary-listed companies on Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) achieved 17.6% WOB, and the top 100 Institutions of a Public Character (“IPCs”) achieved 28.8% WOB.
- All three sectors showed an increase in the number of boards that have achieved 30% or more WOB although all have yet to reach the targets set by CBD in 2019.
- Companies have the lowest proportion of women board chairs compared to Statutory Boards and IPCs.
- All organisations encouraged to appoint qualified candidates with relevant experience but first-time on boards, in their move for diversity.