Women in Finance Climate Action Group (WIFCAG) led the development of this framework by reviewing existing gender specific and climate specific frameworks and data sources, particularly 2X Criteria, to provide a simple and practical tool for investors. It considers women in all capacities as framed by 2X – as business owners, leaders, employees, consumers, and beneficiaries of financial intermediaries – to compile a list of key metrics for investors to integrate into their organisation and investment processes. The framework has been developed with input from a wide range of interviewees across asset managers, venture capital and private equity firms, and development finance institutions. It is designed to be additive and work in conjunction with existing climate frameworks, particularly for reporting purposes.