For true sustainability, the benefits of renewables must extend to all. Gender equality and fair distribution need to be at the forefront of energy transition.
Employment needs to be inclusive, providing opportunities for people with different talents and skills, and ensuring that no population group, such as women, is systematically excluded.
The multi-disciplinary dimension of the renewable energy field appeals to women in ways that the fossil fuel industry does not. Women currently represent 32% of the renewable energy workforce, substantially higher than the 22% average reported for the global oil and gas industry.