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Energy sector continues to languish on gender diversity

The number of women working in the energy sector continues to lag behind both the wider utilities sector overall and the UK average. According to the latest figures from Energy and Utility Skills’ 2023 Inclusion Measurement Framework, women make up only 27.5% of the workforce, compared to 48% of the UK workforce overall. Energy UK’s chief executive, Emma Pinchbeck, said there are a number of reasons why energy is lagging behind other areas of the sector and revealed to Utility Week she initially turned down her own role due to concerns over working flexibly.

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Energy sector continues to languish on gender diversity

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