“Innovation is critical for the power industry to continue to deliver both traditional and new forms of energy safely, reliably, and efficiently.

While continued innovation drives and sustains growth, research from Ernst & Young Global Limited suggests the one piece of the puzzle energy companies need to get there is greater gender equality in their businesses.

Despite making up 48% of the global labor force, women account for just 22% of jobs in the energy sector. When it comes to senior roles at utilities, women account for 17% of total board members, 21% of non-executive board members, 6% of executive board members and 15% of senior management team members.”

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