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Really great session. Found the stat from Deloitte really interesting - companies with a diverse workforce are 83% more innovative! Lots of discussion about empowering women in the workplace (yes, you can wear strong colours and patterns and still be considered professional!). Also the notion of many women struggling with imposter syndrome. Obviously this isn't exclusively a female problem, but it certainly is felt very keenly among mid management layers, and even more so, on returning to work from having a family. It's like the old BT advert "It's good to talk". There's a lot to be said for sharing experiences to gain clarity, to recognise your capabilities and to empower others.

Happy International Women's Day! Today KCE celebrates the many women who are leading the clean energy industry. Check out this Forbes article highlighting six women who are leading the energy transition across the world: 

📣 Fifth Annual Report of the Energy Leaders' Coalition published 📣 Yesterday we launched the 2023 Annual Report of the ELC, a group of the heads of 16 of the UK's largest energy employers and regulators, who are working together to drive better diversity and inclusion in UK energy. Presenting the report at PfW's Conference, Chris O'Shea, CEO of Centrica and Chair of the ELC, said "The Energy Leaders’ Coalition provides a unique safe space for energy CEOs to share, learn and challenge each other on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to accelerating diversity and inclusion... If we don't have more women in our industry, we cannot possibly claim to have the best workforce. Our focus now is on closing the gender gap, so that we have the best talent for the energy transition." The report reveals: 👀 a focus over the last 12 months on turning words into action, with a raft of new or improved measures to attract and retain female talent. 👀 company progress towards goals on female representation, with individual data on women in board, leadership and middle management roles. 👀 a suite of case studies on the DEI initiatives that are making the most difference: from equal parenting policies and removing bias from recruitment, to embedding & reporting DEI throughout companies and driving change in the wider supply chain. 👀 the ELC's exciting collaboration on a first-of-its-kind cross-industry recruitment campaign to attract young women into the industry. For all this and more!... 👉 Read the press release: https://bit.ly/3FZWDni 👉Download the report: https://bit.ly/47pxuhC The Energy Leaders' Coalition comprises the heads and DEI leads of: bp, Cavendish Nuclear, Centrica, Drax Group, EDF (UK), ENGIE, E.ON, National Grid, North Sea Transition Authority, Ofgem, Ørsted, RWE, ScottishPower, Shell, So Energy, SSE plc, Subsea7, Wood

Today has been an important day for Canada Powered by Women, with the launch of our National Fall Research and what women think about tradeoffs. Please make sure you give this a listen.... https://lnkd.in/gsJbRZJ9 #energytransformation #prosperity #canadianenergy #canadianeconomy

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Attending Women in New Energy 2024? Come join our roundtable, and learn more about the wonders of geothermal energy. #geothermal #cleanenergy #NewEnergy #WomenInEnergy #Aberdeen

The CABEF explores the potential of women in the energy sector. International Women's Day: CABEF steps into a webinar: On the occasion of the 39th International Women's Rights Day, CABEF celebrates the excellence of women through an exclusive webinar on March 7th at 3 PM, focused on 'Women in energy & hydrocarbons: Inclusion and Challenges'. Mrs. Nathalie Lum, the initiator of the event, invites you to join us in exploring the inspiring journeys of leading female figures in this sector. Do not miss this opportunity rich in inspiration and dialogue. In this article, discover the motivations of CABEF to promote and organize this event. Access the article here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gp2ymfVD www.wearecabef.org [email protected] +237 655 96 96 96 #LeadershipFéminin #Énergie #Inclusion #FemmesEnÉnergie #InnovationÉnergétique #CABEF #CAPS #EnergieDurable #AfriqueCentrale" #CABEF2023 #MomentsInoubliables #CABEF #pipeline #CEEAC #energy #africanforum #APPO #oilandgas #hydrocarbon #power #gas #petrole #energy #energie #energystorage #productiondénergie #industrie #investissements #infrastructures #economies #strategy #stratégie #avenir

This #IWD we are asking for better 🤝 While brilliant women make up a majority of our staff, and chair 63% of our direct committees, there is always more to be done when it comes to #InspiringInclusion and #InvestingInWomen - work that is needed throughout the year, not just on International Women's Day. This is especially true within the energy sector, which is why we are the proud home of POWERful Women, who work tirelessly to accelerate change to create a gender-balanced, diverse and inclusive UK energy workforce. Writing on the necessity of female leadership to deliver the energy transition, and the need for the energy sector to 'do better', read our CEO Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE's thoughts here: https://ow.ly/L2Lb50QNMkg

NES Fircroft and Energy Jobline, supported by POWERful Women and ALLY Energy, are delighted to present the fifth edition of the Women in Energy Global Study, a critical guide to the position and attitudes of women in the global energy industry in 2023-24. We've unveiled it at the 6th Annual Energy Workforce of the Future Summit. We hope the data will provide valuable insights for business leaders, managers, recruiters and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals – indeed, anyone needing to attract and retain talent in the modern energy workplace. Across five continents and what is revealed to be an increasingly diverse and complex set of energy sub-sectors, our report dives into the data to reveal the nature and aspirations of the female energy workforce. It explores the kinds of jobs women are doing and the level of seniority they are reaching, the career issues they face, what motivates them to contribute their skills to the energy transition and what they need to truly thrive. Read more my commentary here and check out the study below. Would love your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/etHcf3eC

At the 24th World Petroleum Congress, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) issued its eye-opening report titled "Untapped Reserves 3.0: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Energy Sector". Here are a few key findings that underscore the urgent and ongoing need for action: 1. The energy sector continues to lag others in terms of representation and is slow to make progress. The average percentage of women working in energy has increased only slightly, from 22% in 2021 to 23% in 2023. 2. The representation of women falls dramatically at mid-career and senior levels, reflecting the significant headwinds that women face as they climb the corporate ladder, as well as companies’ shortcomings in retaining and advancing women. 3. There’s a divergence of views between men and women when it comes to identifying the challenges faced by women. Two-thirds of men attribute it to a shortage of qualified women, whereas an equal percentage of women believe that women are frequently bypassed for promotions. 4. It is clear that the widespread adoption of flexible, remote, and hybrid working models has benefited women and other underrepresented groups. The fact that many energy companies are considering rolling back these changes is posing a risk to much of the progress that has been made in recent years. I highly recommending delving into the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dK6Sb3AG. The findings and recommendations offer an opportunity to not only advance diversity, but to improve business resiliency and innovation in this rapidly changing sector. #genderequity #advancingdei #energytransition