Understanding gender gaps in the energy sector - Spotlight

Energy is one of the least gender diverse sectors of the global economy today.
Only 16% of the energy sector's employees are women, despite making up nearly 40% of global employment.

Employment by gender, 2019
Wages for women in the energy sector are almost 15% lower than for men at the same skill levels.
Less than 15% of senior managers in the energy sector are women.
Only about 11% of start-up founders are women. This is much lower than outside of the sector. Levelling the playing field for female and male entrepreneurs is vital.

Share of start-ups with at least one female founder, 2000-2021
Without equality we will not find the most innovative and inclusive solutions to our energy and climate challenges.
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