This guide, updated June 2024, outlines the global standard for gender lens investing (GLI), used by companies and investors to assess and report on their alignment with 2X Criteria's gender finance principles. 2X Criteria is the global standard for gender finance unifying investors under one framework and language. The 2X Criteria has been harmonised and integrated into major finance standard setting frameworks and have been adopted by hundreds of capital providers reaching thousands of businesses globally.