As part of their EDGE action plan AXA Investment Managers France, UK, USA, and Germany aim to have the top leadership team actively promote flexible working acting as role models. The organizations in all four countries of operation will systematically encourage men to make use of paternity leaves that are available to them, whilst it will also continue or start to offer childcare support such as facilities or subsidies. AXA Investment Managers aims also to continue to proactively manage pay equity across its countries of operation. Aniela Unguresan, Founder of EDGE Certified Foundation, is encouraged to see such a significant employer and leading ESG investor making significant progress: "It is incredibly encouraging that AXA Investment Managers have made significant progress towards a gender-equitable workplace since the previous assessment and is now eligible for the second level of certification, EDGE Move.