Are women failing to break through the green glass ceiling?

Jessica Shankleman
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Women earning less than men in sustainability roles reports major new salary survey

Female sustainability professionals are earning less on average than their male counterparts and tend to have more junior roles, according to a major new survey suggesting green industries are continuing...

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