The lack of women in leadership positions—including chief executives, finance directors and board chairs—is holding companies back from making better progress on climate action, according to a new report. Coming just days before world leaders meet in Glasgow for the UN’s COP26 climate conference, the report suggests many companies fail to draw a connection between tackling the climate crisis and having an appropriate gender balance throughout their organisations but especially at the top table. The report, from the 30% Club, a campaign body for improved gender representation in boardrooms, and the Oliver Wyman Forum, says that more than a fifth of companies have “pledged” to reach net zero emissions by 2050 but few “active