United Exports achieves best-in-class 2X Certification for gender equality

United Exports has received Best-in-Class certification under the 2X Certification program, a standard for assessing gender-smart practices in business. The certification assesses gender equality practices across the company’s operations and value chain.

The 2X Certification was launched by 2X Global in September 2024 to assess and recognise organisations implementing gender-smart practices. 2X Global’s roots trace back to the 2X Challenge, launched at the 2018 G7 Summit in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. The organisation was later formed through the merger of GenderSmart and the 2X Collaborative. The 2X Challenge provides criteria for structuring investments that include, empower, and create access for women, while 2X Certification extends these criteria through a third-party verified assessment aligned with ESG and impact measurement frameworks.

United Exports pursued 2X Certification as part of its approach to gender equality across its operations. FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, is United Exports’ primary lending partner, alongside the IFC (International Finance Corporation), which supported the training and initial assessment for United Exports ahead of the formal 2X process. Certification followed a self-assessment, independently verified by Value for Women, before being awarded by 2X Global.

Founder and executive chairman of United Exports, Roger Horak, comments, “This certification is an important, independently verified milestone in a journey we’ve been on for some time. We have long believed that investing in our female employees and gender equality – in their leadership, their safety and their opportunities to grow – is both the right thing to do and good for our business. Being recognised as Best-in-Class by 2X Global tells our staff, and tells our partners and customers, that this commitment is real and measurable, not just a statement of intent.”

He adds, “Reducing inequality is one of our key ESG focus areas, and gender equality sits at the heart of that. This certification builds directly on the leadership development work we have already done with our female employees, and we intend to keep building on it.”

United Exports will continue to implement 2X Certification’s gender-smart practices across its operations as part of its ESG strategy, with a focus on accountability and transparency for investors, customers, and stakeholders.

Meet United Exports at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hall 3, Booth 3C29.

For more information:
Chloe Middleton
United Exports
Email: chloe@unitedexports.com.au
www.united-exports.comPublication date: Wed 2 Sep 2026