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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets,”Fumed Silica Market by Type (Hydrophilic Fumed Silica and Hydrophobic Fumed Silica), Application (Silicone Elastomers, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Adhesives & Sealants, UPR & Composites), End-use Industry, and Region – Global Forecast to 2030“, The fumed silica market is expected to reach USD 2.14 billion by 2030 from USD 1.80 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 3.46% during the forecast period.

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Fumed Silica Market Size & Forecast:

• Market Size Available for Years: 2021-2030
• 2025 Market Size: USD 1.80 billion
• 2030 Projected Market Size: USD 2.14 billion
• CAGR (2025-2030): 3.46% 

Fumed Silica Market Trends & Insights:

• The fumed silica market is expanding at a rapid rate as different sectors are in search of materials that can enhance performance, efficiency, and durability. The increasing demand from the automotive, construction, electronics, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors is driving the application of fumed silica as a coating, adhesive, sealant, silicone elastomer, and battery. The trend of using electric vehicles, lightweight composites, and advanced insulation systems is creating a demand for reinforcement, rheology modification, and thermal stability. The focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and long-lasting infrastructure is fueling the use of fumed silica in green building materials and protective coatings. The pharmaceutical and personal care industries are further fueling the demand for high-purity and stable additives. Government policies that encourage electrification, industrialization, and infrastructure development are further fueling the growth of the market, making fumed silica a critical functional additive in various high-growth industries.
• Asia Pacific’s fumed silica market dominated, with a share of 44.0% in 2024.
• By type, the hydrophobic fumed silica segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 4.82% from 2025 to 2030, in terms of value.
• By application, the UPR & Composites segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 4.03% from 2025 to 2030, in terms of value.
• By end-use industry, the pharmaceuticals segment is expected to dominate the market, growing at the highest CAGR of 4.36%.
• Evonik Industries AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Cabot Corporation, Tokuyama Corporation, and OCI Company Ltd., were identified as Star players in thefumed silica market, as they have focused on innovation and have broad industry coverage, and strong operational & financial strength.
• Chifeng Shengsen Silicon Technology Development Co., Ltd., Heraeus Covantics, Orisil, Kemitura, among others, have distinguished themselves among startups and SMEs due to their strong product portfolio and business strategy.

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The fumed silica market is undergoing steady growth owing to the rising global demand for high-performance, robust, and versatile materials in applications such as construction, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and renewable energy. Some major growth drivers include rapid industrialization, the need for lightweight and energy-efficient materials, constantly increasing demand for semiconductors and electric vehicles, and the necessity of innovative additives to enhance product stability and performance. In fact, the use of fumed silica in adhesives, sealants, coatings, inks, elastomers, and battery parts has been proven to enhance rheological properties, thickening ability, anti-settling characteristics, mechanical strength, and thermal stability. Fumed silica’s extremely high surface area and purity account for its suitability for the most demanding applications. Environmentally friendly initiatives are leading to the use of materials that can enhance durability, allow material savings, and increase the product life cycle, thus indirectly contributing to market growth. When manufacturing industries place more emphasis on efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance, fumed silica is viewed not only as a vital functional additive material but also as a commodity additive.

Hydrophilic fumed silica is expected to be the second fastest type during the forecast period.

During the forecast period, hydrophilic fumed silica is expected to be the second-fastest-growing type in the fumed silica market. The market for hydrophilic fumed silica is driven by its extensive usage in the construction, automotive, electronics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, where high thickening, reinforcing, and anti-settling properties are required. The need for hydrophilic fumed silica is fueled by its cost-effectiveness and compatibility with water and polar conditions, making it suitable for wide industrial applications. The overall fumed silica market is growing at a substantial rate due to the rising demand for lightweight and high-performance materials, the development of infrastructure projects, and the continuous progress of the electronics and healthcare industries in developed and developing countries. 

Adhesives & sealants is expected to be the second-fastest-growing application during the forecast period.

Adhesives & sealants are projected to be second-fast growing application in the fumed silica market during the forecast period. The rising need for fumed silica in the construction, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors necessitates high-performance adhesives and sealants. Fumed silica boosts rheological modification, mitigates sagging, increases mechanical strength, and offers anti-settling characteristics in adhesives and sealants. The remarkable properties of fumed silica, such as viscosity, durability, and thermal stability enhancement, make it a preferred additive in structural glazing, lightweight automotive parts, EV battery parts, and encapsulation of electronics. Furthermore, global new vehicle registrations increased from 82.9 million units in 2022 to 95.3 million units in 2024 (Source: OICA), surpassing pre-pandemic figures. The strong recovery in automobile production has increased the demand for better adhesives and sealants, thus increasing the need for fumed silica.  

Electrical & electronics is expected to be the second fastest-growing end-use industry during the forecast period.

During the forecast period, the electrical & electronics sector is anticipated to be the second- fastest growing end-use industry of the fumed silica market. This is due to the increasing use of high-performance electronic components, miniaturization of electronics, and the growing production of semiconductors and electric vehicles. Fumed silica improves the insulation, thermal resistance, & mechanical reinforcement properties of encapsulants, as well as the reliability of circuit boards, cables, and battery systems.  World Semiconductor Trade Statistics reports that global semiconductor sales rose from USD 139.0 billion in 2001 to USD 526.9 billion in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. Projections indicate sales will reach USD 772 billion in 2025 and over USD 975 billion in 2026. The robust industry momentum is intensifying the demand for high-purity specialized materials, hence solidifying fumed silica’s vital position within the semiconductor value chain.   

North America is expected to be the second-fastest-growing region during the forecast period

North America is expected to be the second-fastest-growing regional market for fumed silica during the forecast period. The market is driven by the electrical & electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, and construction industries. The region has strong manufacturing infrastructure, increased semiconductor investments, and a growing number of electric vehicles. In the pharmaceutical industry, North America is of utmost importance. The global market for prescription drugs was valued at USD 1,528,535 million in 2024 at ex-factory prices. The US and Canada together account for 54.8% of the global market, making it the largest market globally. This strong pharmaceutical industry supports the demand for high-purity fumed silica as an anti-caking agent, thickening agent, and stabilizer. Along with the semiconductor fab expansions, this makes North America an important region in the global fumed silica market.

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Key Players

The report profiles key companies, including Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Cabot Corporation (US), Tokuyama Corporation (Japan), OCI Company Ltd. (South Korea), Dongyue Group (China), Hoshine Silicon Industry Co., Ltd. (China), Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. (China), Hubei Huifu Nanomaterial Co., Ltd. (China), Xunyu Group (China), and Applied Material Solutions (US).

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The 10th anniversary coincides with International Women’s Day and will be accompanied by $200,000 in grant funding to community organizations promoting positive change in women’s lives.

NORWAY, Iowa, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aura Cacia, a leader in sustainably sourced essential and skin care oils, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Aura Cacia Positive Change Project on International Women’s Day. To celebrate, the brand today announced the four nonprofit partners that will receive a collective $200,000 in grant funding to advance opportunity, safety, and economic stability for women and girls across the United States as part of their two-year grant cycle.

In communities everywhere, women of courage and determination are working to better their lives despite overwhelming challenges. Inspired by their resilience, Aura Cacia created the Positive Change Project in 2016 to provide meaningful financial support to organizations helping women and girls facing difficult life situations as they make transformational improvements in their lives.

Over the past decade, the initiative has contributed more than $1.5 million to 29 organizations across the US and Canada. The program is designed to support organizations helping women and girls to become more stable and self-sufficient, strengthen their confidence and self-respect, expand access to health and wellness resources, and create opportunities for women to help shape curriculum, mentorship and programming for others in their communities.

“At Aura Cacia, we’re inspired by the power of positive change, so when we launched the Positive Change Project ten years ago, our goal was to support organizations that enrich the lives of women and girls every day,” said Somer Marshall, Senior Director of Marketing at Aura Cacia. “On International Women’s Day, we are proud to celebrate a decade of impact by continuing to invest in organizations that reinforce confidence, expand opportunity and help create lasting, transformational change at the community level.”

This year’s grantees were selected for their comprehensive and community-rooted approaches to supporting women and girls. The 2026 Aura Cacia Positive Change Project recipients include: 

• Agape Youth & Family Center provides year-round academic support, enrichment, and family services to underserved girls in northwest Atlanta. Through tutoring, mentoring, social-emotional learning, and post-secondary guidance, Agape helps girls build the skills and confidence to graduate high school and pursue meaningful futures. The Aura Cacia Positive Change Project grant will help serve 88 girls in K–12 programs and 15 young women in post-secondary guidance each year, helping break cycles of generational poverty and strengthen communities.
• Calvary Women’s Services supports women experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC, through housing, education, and employment programs. Serving more than 250 women annually, Calvary combines transitional and permanent housing with personalized case management to promote stability and financial independence. Support from the Aura Cacia Positive Change Project advances Calvary’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Program, providing rental assistance, job placement, financial literacy, and flexible funding to help women secure employment, maintain safe housing, and rebuild their lives.
• Mosaic Georgia provides safety, healing, and justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving more than 3,200 people each year. Through trauma-informed mental health services and free civil legal advocacy, survivors regain stability and confidence. Support from the Aura Cacia Positive Change Project enables Mosaic’s Legal Empowerment & Healing Pathways project to deliver protective orders, family law support, counseling, peer groups, and holistic healing services to more than 900 women and adolescent girls annually.
• Pawsperity supports women in the Kansas City area—many of them single mothers—through the nation’s only nonprofit dog grooming school of its kind, along with life skills training and wraparound support. Participants build technical skills, financial literacy, and confidence while strengthening family stability. With support from the Aura Cacia Positive Change Project, Pawsperity helps women overcome systemic barriers, pursue meaningful careers, and create brighter futures for themselves and their children.

“The Aura Cacia Positive Change Project has played a significant role in the success of Calvary Women’s Services’ programs, supporting the growth of critical services, including the opening of our New Foundations program for survivors of domestic violence,” said Lisa Buchs, Senior Director of Institutional Partnerships at Calvary Women’s Services. “Right now, in Washington, DC, more women than ever before are facing economic hardship, trauma, and struggling to overcome barriers that threaten their stability. Through this grant, Calvary will continue to serve hundreds of women in our city and offer lifesaving, transformative services.”

The Aura Cacia Positive Change Project is part of Frontier Co-op’s extensive charitable giving. To learn more about the Aura Cacia Positive Change Project, visit www.auracacia.com/positive-change-project. 

About Aura Cacia® 
Inspired by the power of positive change, Aura Cacia’s products are made from simple and pure botanical ingredients that unlock nature’s ability to improve our well-being. The brand sources ingredients carefully and sustainably from the best locations around the world, then tests every shipment to verify its purity and quality. Each purchase of an Aura Cacia product supports organizations that help women transform their lives through as part of the brand’s Positive Change Project. Aura Cacia is a brand of Frontier Co-op. Learn more at www.auracacia.com.

About Frontier Co-op® 
Founded in 1976 and based in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Co-op is proudly celebrating 50 years as a 50,000 member-owned cooperative offering a full line of products for natural living under the Frontier Co-op, Simply Organic™ and Aura Cacia™ brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and aromatherapy products — with a wide selection of regenerative and organic. For five decades, Frontier Co-op has been guided by its purpose – Doing Good, Works – and commitment to provide consumers with the highest-quality products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit the co-op’s website at www.frontiercoop.com.  

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Washing Dishes By Hand Can Be More Expensive and Environmentally Unfriendly Than a Dishwasher. Using the Right Detergent Increases the Sustainability Even Further.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A recent study from the University of Michigan found there are pros and cons to hand washing dishes versus machine dishwashing. Two elements stood out in the comparison between “running tap” dishwashing and machine use: time and CO₂ emissions. The team at Leaf & Mineral™ emphasizes that there are other ways to improve a dishwasher’s environmental impact, including using plant-based formulas designed to deliver powerful cleaning results that avoid the need to rewash dishes or rerun loads.

The study from UofM found that washing the dishes with running tap water was significantly less sustainable than using a machine. The difference in water use was substantial (3,420 gallons per year for manual washing and 1,630 for machine washing). However, the bigger takeaways revolved around time and emissions. Time equated to an average of five minutes per load with a machine as compared to 40 minutes per load with hand washing. In addition, the CO₂ emissions of washing by hand were 562 KG per year as opposed to 209 KG per year with a machine.

The team at the science-based cleaning brand Leaf & Mineral takes these points one step further. “These advantages are increased when you use a detergent that is both highly effective and made from clean ingredients,” said CEO and President of Leaf & Mineral, Rod Terry. “We focus on powerful, science-backed formulas, while also leaning on plant-based ingredients and mineral technology.”

Terry elaborated that it is this blend of powerful performance and sustainable formulation that gives Leaf & Mineral users an added edge in sustainability. “Too many products marketed as ‘green’ do not fully deliver,” he said. “We have set an uncompromising standard around results and then used the latest research to bridge the gap between science and nature.”

This fusion of science and nature gives consumers a dish detergent that is gentle on skin while maintaining a calculated efficiency against tough stains and grease. Cost is also part of the equation for Terry and his team. UofM’s study found operating a dishwasher costs $2,600 over 10 years on average, while hand washing costs $1,560.

Leaf & Mineral has prioritized low price to help people lower the ongoing cost of both machine and hand washing. In a world that wants to pull them to extremes with every marketing message they meet, this approach empowers individuals to manage the financial pressures, time invested, and environmental impact of their household chores with a sense of peace, productivity, and balance.

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Leaf & Mineral is a brand of VIP Soap Products Ltd., founded in 1951 in Vancouver, BC. The 74-year-old company has long been recognized as a leader in developing high-performing cleaning products. Leaf & Mineral is the culmination of that history. Guided by a PhD-level researcher in organic chemistry, the new brand uses data-backed science and computerized precision to combine plant-based ingredients in innovative, rigorously tested formulations. The result is a full line of biodegradable, non-toxic laundry and dish products that deliver powerful performance on par with conventional leaders. Leaf & Mineral is bridging the gap between science and nature to deliver the Power of Clean Cleaning in every wash cycle. Learn more at leafandmineral.com.

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BEIJING, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Feng Xingya, a deputy to the National People’s Congress and Chairman of GAC Group, has arrived in Beijing for the 2026 National Two Sessions. He submitted multiple proposals on high-quality development of the automotive industry and improvement of people’s wellbeing. Among them, the topic of automobile exports particularly highlights the strong momentum of China’s automotive industry as it rises toward global leadership.

Addressing challenges like divergent global standards and weak international influence of domestic ones, Feng Xingya suggests establishing a compliance service system, aligning Chinese standards with international ones, and strengthening coordination among domestic enterprises. These measures aim to turn technological advantages into export competitiveness, helping China transition from a “major exporter” to a “global industry leader.” He emphasizes that accelerating the internationalization of Chinese standards and seizing discourse power in standards-setting is key to high-quality auto export development.

In terms of export, GAC has covered 86 countries and regions across five major regions: Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe, the CIS, and Central and South America. Its global sales channels have increased to 650, and it has established five KD factories in Nigeria, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Austria. In 2026, GAC maintained the momentum of its leapfrog growth over the previous two years, with overseas sales surging 69% year-on-year in January. In February, monthly overseas sales exceeded 11,125 vehicles, doubling from the same period last year with a remarkable increase of 114%. In the first two months of this year, cumulative sales surpassed 25,126 vehicles, up 86% year-on-year, demonstrating a robust overseas expansion momentum. Looking ahead, GAC will accelerate the coordinated global expansion of its industrial chain, ecosystem, digitalization, and financial systems. By continuously innovating in product development, channel construction, and operational approaches, GAC aims to comprehensively “going global, going deeper, and going upward,” contributing to the development of an automotive powerhouse.

Feng Xingya also focuses on electrification, intelligentization, low-altitude economy, and people’s livelihood. He suggests unified battery swapping standards and improved autonomous driving regulations. For low-altitude economy, he proposes development plans, cross-border data regulations, and pilot demonstrations in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. On people’s wellbeing, he focuses on building a new energy ecosystem in rural areas and age-friendly mobility, promoting a “digital inclusion + manual backup” model.

Feng Xingya states that GAC will continue driving industrial upgrading through technological innovation, contributing to building China into an automotive powerhouse and improving people’s wellbeing in service of the national strategy, while delivering superior mobility experiences and green travel solutions to global consumers.

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HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced the successful closing of a USD 600 million equivalent 1+2 year sustainability-linked syndicated term loan in Hong Kong. This marks the company’s largest non-project syndicated loan in the international offshore credit market through a broadly distributed public syndication, attracting strong participation from leading global financial institutions. The transaction represents a significant milestone in Envision’s continued expansion of diversified international financing channels and demonstrates strong confidence in its solid credit profile and long-term sustainability strategy.

The loan is jointly lead-arranged by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as Sustainability Structuring Coordinators, Mandated Lead Arrangers, Bookrunners and Underwriters with a consortium of banks from various jurisdictions including Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Middle East and China. The transaction receives an overwhelming response from the banking community with over-subscription, and is upsized to USD 600 million equivalent from the initial amount of USD 500 million equivalent with 13 banks participating in the final syndication and an additional USD 100 million greenshoe option.

The transaction is arranged as a sustainability-linked loan (SLL). Its structure is contingent on the achievement of Sustainability Performance Targets, including Scope 3 GHG emission intensity and annual wind turbine installed capacity. The framework complies with the Loan Market Association / Asia Pacific Loan Market Association / Loan Syndications and Trading Association (“LMA/APLMA/LSTA”) Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (“SLLP”) and has been independently verified by DNV Business Assurance Limited.

“This transaction demonstrates the strong confidence of leading global financial institutions in Envision Energy’s credit profile, business model, and sustainability leadership.” said Joseph Ma, Co-CFO of Envision Energy, “We are delighted to partner with a distinguished group of financial institutions that share our vision of accelerating the global energy transition. This financing enhances our flexibility to scale our innovations in renewable energy systems, energy storage, and green hydrogen while reinforcing our commitment to measurable sustainability performance. As we continue pioneering Physical AI to build the future energy system, we remain dedicated to building a secure, intelligent, and sustainable energy future, and to creating long-term value for our customers, partners, and society.”

“This transaction reflects the mutual trust we have built with Envision Energy over time, as well as our commitment to supporting our clients at every stage of their growth, particularly in their international expansion and sustainable transformation,”said Jorge González Jacob, Head of Corporate Lending of BBVA.”Envision’s resilient business model and measurable sustainability targets align closely with our financing priorities, strengthening our support for its long-term international expansion. We are proud to leverage BBVA’s global distribution platform and sustainable finance expertise to back business models that are accelerating the energy transition in dynamic markets such as Asia.”

Quentin Galmiche, Head of Corporate & Leveraged Finance, Asia Pacific from Credit Agricole CIB said: “The success of this landmark transaction in China’s wind power sector demonstrates Envision Energy’s position as a global leader in renewable energy. Its commitment to sustainable development, and its flexible international and diversified financial strategy impressed numerous banks, and generated strong market response, fully reflecting the confidence in Envision Energy’s strategic vision.  As one of the global leaders in renewable energy financing, Crédit Agricole CIB has witnessed Envision Energy’s rapid growth and is honored to be appointed to set this benchmark for Envision Energy’s continued growth in the offshore credit market and its expanding international presence.” 

Envision’s strong ESG performance provided a solid foundation for this collaboration. In 2025, the company achieved operational carbon neutrality for the fourth consecutive year and maintained 100% renewable electricity usage for the second consecutive year, fulfilling its RE100 commitment ahead of schedule. It was named to S&P Global Commodity Insights’ inaugural 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list for both Wind and Energy Storage, highlighting its financial credibility, technological maturity, and operational excellence. As a pioneer in net zero transition, Envision Energy has also earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal and CDP A rating for climate change for two consecutive years.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TeraWatt Technology Inc. (Headquartered in California, USA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Douglas McW Duncan has joined the company as Director of International Business Development, responsible for overseeing the United States, Europe, and Asia (excluding Japan). As demand for lightweight, high-power, and safe battery solutions continues to grow across global markets, Mr. Duncan brings extensive experience in international business development and partnership building across more than 13 countries, with a proven track record in commercializing custom lithium-ion battery solutions for industrial, mobility, and stationary applications.

Most recently at Durapower Holdings, Mr. Duncan led international business development and strategic planning, driving APAC expansion, securing port electrification battery system contracts, defining go-to-market strategies for EVs, marine, stationary ESS, and charging infrastructure, and launching a 1GWh battery assembly joint venture in Thailand. Prior roles at Diebold Nixdorf, Wayne Fueling Systems, and Cobasys further honed his expertise in energy, retail infrastructure, and energy storage business development.

At TeraWatt, Mr. Duncan will leverage his global execution track record, OEM and strategic partner network, and multi-region market entry experience to accelerate customer development, partnerships, and business expansion in international markets.

Mr. Duncan commented: 

“I am thrilled to be joining TeraWatt Technology at such an exciting time. The company has built a compelling technology and manufacturing platform in next-generation lithium-ion batteries, and I see tremendous opportunity to bring these solutions to industrial and mobility markets around the world.”

TeraWatt Technology founder CEO Ken Ogata, Ph.D. commented:

“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Duncan as our international business development director. Mr. Duncan’s deep knowledge of the battery and industrial sectors,combined with a proven track record in international business development, will significantly accelerate TeraWatt’s global growth.”

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TeraWatt Technology Inc. is a California-based company that produces lightweight, high-power, and safe next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

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Headquarters: 28 Geary St, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
Founded: January 2020
Established: December 2019
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, stock exchanges around the world will once again take part in the 12th annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign, jointly organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, UN Women, and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

Under this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the campaign calls on capital markets to strengthen transparency, accountability and incentives that support women’s rights and economic empowerment, ensuring markets work for women and girls everywhere.

Over 110 stock exchanges around the globe will host bell-ringing ceremonies and related activities that draw attention to the critical role the private sector plays in advancing gender equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These events provide an opportunity for collective action across markets, with participating exchanges invited to consider concrete measures to continue promoting equality between women and men and women’s economic participation. Find a list of all participating exchanges here.

The initiative also highlights the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), a set of global best practices developed by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to help businesses advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Building on this framework, the UN SSE, UN Women, and the IFC recently published a WEPs-based analysis of gender equality disclosure metrics, underscoring the need for greater transparency and standardisation of sex-disaggregated information to support the rights of women and girls.

About Ring the Bell for Gender Equality

Launched in 2015 by the UN Global Compact, UN SSE and UN Women, the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign has grown from a small number of participating stock exchanges to a global series of coordinated events uniting exchanges with investors, regulators, issuers and civil society. Since 2016, the initiative has been expanded to include the IFC and the World Federation of Exchanges among its organising partners.

Together, these global partners aim to raise awareness of the pivotal role that financial markets and the broader private sector play in driving equality of women and men —encouraging exchanges and companies to implement practices that improve women’s access to finance, participation in leadership, and economic opportunity.

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International Finance Corporation (IFC)

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.1 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Follow us on our social media platforms: www.ifc.org/SocialMediaIndex. 

The Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative

The SSE initiative is a UN Partnership Programme organised by UNCTAD, the UN Global Compact, UNEP FI and the PRI. The SSE’s mission is to provide a global platform for exploring how exchanges, in collaboration with investors, companies (issuers), regulators, policymakers and relevant international organizations, can enhance performance on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues and encourage sustainable investment, including the financing of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SSE seeks to achieve this mission through an integrated programme of conducting evidence-based policy analysis, facilitating a network and forum for multi-stakeholder consensus-building, and providing technical assistance and advisory services. To learn more about becoming a Partner Stock Exchange or participating as a regulator or investor, visit sseinitiative.org. Follow us on LinkedIn. 

United Nations Global Compact

The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 66 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life. In collaboration with the UN Global Compact, UN Women engages the private sector through the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) — a global framework and engagement platform to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. As of 2025, WEPs has attracted over 10.000 CEOs and their companies in 190 countries to accelerate this agenda. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality. Learn more at: www.unwomen.org and www.weps.org Follow us on Twitter @UN_Women, @WEPrinciples and on LinkedIn: UN Women, WEPs.

About the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE):

Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 250 market infrastructure providers, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. Of our members, 37% are in Asia-Pacific, 44% in EMEA and 19% in the Americas. WFE’s 87 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some $1.3 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions, in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. WFE exchanges, together with other exchanges feeding into our database, are home to over 51,000 listed companies, and the market capitalisation of these entities is over $110 trillion; around $140 trillion (EOB) in trading annually passes through WFE members (at end 2024).

The WFE is the definitive source for exchange-traded statistics and publishes over 350 market data indicators. Its free statistics database stretches back 49 years and provides information and insight into developments on global exchanges. The WFE works with standard-setters, policy makers, regulators and government organisations around the world to support and promote the development of fair, transparent, stable and efficient markets. The WFE shares regulatory authorities’ goals of ensuring the safety and soundness of the global financial system.

With extensive experience of developing and enforcing high standards of conduct, the WFE and its members support an orderly, secure, fair and transparent environment for investors; for companies that raise capital; and for all who deal with financial risk. We seek outcomes that maximise the common good, consumer confidence and economic growth. And we engage with policy makers and regulators in an open, collaborative way, reflecting the central, public role that exchanges and CCPs play in a globally integrated financial system. Website: www.world-exchanges.org.

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NEW YORK, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, stock exchanges around the world will once again take part in the 12th annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign, jointly organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, UN Women, and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

Under this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the campaign calls on capital markets to strengthen transparency, accountability and incentives that support women’s rights and economic empowerment, ensuring markets work for women and girls everywhere.

Over 110 stock exchanges around the globe will host bell-ringing ceremonies and related activities that draw attention to the critical role the private sector plays in advancing gender equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These events provide an opportunity for collective action across markets, with participating exchanges invited to consider concrete measures to continue promoting equality between women and men and women’s economic participation. Find a list of all participating exchanges here.

The initiative also highlights the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), a set of global best practices developed by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to help businesses advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Building on this framework, the UN SSE, UN Women, and the IFC recently published a WEPs-based analysis of gender equality disclosure metrics, underscoring the need for greater transparency and standardisation of sex-disaggregated information to support the rights of women and girls.

About Ring the Bell for Gender Equality

Launched in 2015 by the UN Global Compact, UN SSE and UN Women, the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign has grown from a small number of participating stock exchanges to a global series of coordinated events uniting exchanges with investors, regulators, issuers and civil society. Since 2016, the initiative has been expanded to include the IFC and the World Federation of Exchanges among its organising partners.

Together, these global partners aim to raise awareness of the pivotal role that financial markets and the broader private sector play in driving equality of women and men —encouraging exchanges and companies to implement practices that improve women’s access to finance, participation in leadership, and economic opportunity.

About our Partner Organizations

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.1 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Follow us on our social media platforms: www.ifc.org/SocialMediaIndex. 

The Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative

The SSE initiative is a UN Partnership Programme organised by UNCTAD, the UN Global Compact, UNEP FI and the PRI. The SSE’s mission is to provide a global platform for exploring how exchanges, in collaboration with investors, companies (issuers), regulators, policymakers and relevant international organizations, can enhance performance on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues and encourage sustainable investment, including the financing of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SSE seeks to achieve this mission through an integrated programme of conducting evidence-based policy analysis, facilitating a network and forum for multi-stakeholder consensus-building, and providing technical assistance and advisory services. To learn more about becoming a Partner Stock Exchange or participating as a regulator or investor, visit sseinitiative.org. Follow us on LinkedIn. 

United Nations Global Compact

The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 66 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life. In collaboration with the UN Global Compact, UN Women engages the private sector through the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) — a global framework and engagement platform to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community. As of 2025, WEPs has attracted over 10.000 CEOs and their companies in 190 countries to accelerate this agenda. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality. Learn more at: www.unwomen.org and www.weps.org Follow us on Twitter @UN_Women, @WEPrinciples and on LinkedIn: UN Women, WEPs.

About the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE):

Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 250 market infrastructure providers, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. Of our members, 37% are in Asia-Pacific, 44% in EMEA and 19% in the Americas. WFE’s 87 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some $1.3 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions, in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. WFE exchanges, together with other exchanges feeding into our database, are home to over 51,000 listed companies, and the market capitalisation of these entities is over $110 trillion; around $140 trillion (EOB) in trading annually passes through WFE members (at end 2024).

The WFE is the definitive source for exchange-traded statistics and publishes over 350 market data indicators. Its free statistics database stretches back 49 years and provides information and insight into developments on global exchanges. The WFE works with standard-setters, policy makers, regulators and government organisations around the world to support and promote the development of fair, transparent, stable and efficient markets. The WFE shares regulatory authorities’ goals of ensuring the safety and soundness of the global financial system.

With extensive experience of developing and enforcing high standards of conduct, the WFE and its members support an orderly, secure, fair and transparent environment for investors; for companies that raise capital; and for all who deal with financial risk. We seek outcomes that maximise the common good, consumer confidence and economic growth. And we engage with policy makers and regulators in an open, collaborative way, reflecting the central, public role that exchanges and CCPs play in a globally integrated financial system. Website: www.world-exchanges.org.

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