Renewable energy employs about 32 percent women, compared to 22 percent in the energy sector overall. Still, within renewables, women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs is far lower than in administrative jobs. With the number of jobs in renewables estimated to increase from 10.3 million in 2017 to nearly 29 million in 2050, the ongoing global energy transition offers the chance to create new jobs and reshape all aspects of how energy is produced and distributed.
This report examines the question of gender equity throughout the energy sector. Building on a survey of employees, companies, and institutions, it finds that much remains to be done to boost women’s participation and allow their talents to be fully utilised. Renewables offer diverse opportunities along the value chain, requiring different skill sets, and these opportunities should be equally accessible and the benefits equitably distributed.