Same Practices, Different Outcomes: Gender Gaps in Organic Certification – new research study by Imre Fertő and Valéria Lekics in Sustainable Development
Same Practices, Different Outcomes: Gender Gaps in Organic Certification Imre Fertő – Valéria Lekics Sustainable Development – First published: 14 July 2026 Abstract This paper examines gender differences in organic certification among Hungarian wineries and asks whether they reflect observable differences in sustainability engagement, organizational capabilities, and structural characteristics, or differences in how similar profiles […]
Organic certification is not the same as sustainable practice – and gender reveals why that matters – by Imre Fertő
Organic certification is not the same as sustainable practice– and gender reveals why that matters Imre Fertő Organic certification is often treated as a straightforward indicator of environmental commitment. Yet our study of Hungarian wineries shows that producers reporting similar green practices can have different certification outcomes. Female-managed wineries were substantially more likely to be […]
