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Delegates at the POWERful Women conference

22/11/2023 News

Women still have uphill fight for equality in energy companies

Over 200 high-powered women, and 20 (hopefully more aware) men, thronged the exhilarating POWERful Women (PfW) conference in London last week, as well as 600 registered online. The conference featured the launch of the Energy Leaders’ Coalition Annual Report, words of encouragement by Rt Hon Amanda Solloway MP, Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability, and a host of inspirational comment by women executives from across the energy spectrum, writes Brian Davis, New Energy World Features Editor.

Energy and carbon management

19/10/2022 Comment / Joanne Wade

Energy and carbon management – empowering businesses’ response to the crisis

Dr Joanne Wade OBE FEI, Chief Strategic Advisor at The Association for Decentralised Energy, argues that organisations should put in place the right systems to manage energy use and carbon emissions ahead of the coming winter.

Energy and carbon management

14/6/2023 Comment / Chris Rason

The resilience challenge – navigating the EU energy market

Energy resilience is front of mind across all industries in Europe. With costs rising and government support across the European Union (EU) coming to an end in 2024, now is a crucial time for organisations to start putting energy strategies in place. Here, Chris Rason, Head of Energy Services at Aggreko, shares some of these strategies.

Business management

Head and shoulders photo of Frances O’Grady, General Secretary, TUC

5/10/2022 Comment / Frances O’Grady

Why the UK needs a public energy champion

The UK should follow the example of several European countries in establishing, and benefitting from, publicly owned energy companies, argues the General Secretary of the TUC (Trades Union Congress), Frances O’Grady.

Environment, social and governance (ESG)

Head and shoulders photo of Ben Henderson

12/10/2022 Comment / Ben Henderson

Time is running out for energy companies to get their ESG credentials in order

Climate action is not just about the environment, writes Ben Henderson, Head of Product Solution Consulting, EMEA Intelex Technologies – don’t forget the social and governance angles.

Jobs

A man and a woman inspecting solar panels

15/10/2025 News

No improvement in female underrepresentation in global renewables industry since 2019, finds IRENA investigation

Women hold only 32% of full-time jobs in the renewables sector, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Although that ratio is higher than in other energy industries, it is still a long way from the 50% of the human population that they make up. Strategies are needed to tackle the issue and help drive the energy transition, it says. The report findings echo those of a UK-focused study by the POWERful Women (PfW) initiative earlier this year.

Diversity

Head and shoulders image of Katie Jackson

15/6/2022 Comment / Katie Jackson

Why the triple energy crisis means we need a step change on gender diversity

Katie Jackson, Chair of POWERful Women and Executive Vice President for Acquisition, Divestment and New Business Development at Shell, discusses the gender inequality that still prevails in the energy industry.

Decarbonisation

Head and shoulders photo of Benoit Hemon against grey backdrop

19/3/2025 Comment / Benoit Hemon

The long game of decarbonisation finance

The traditional approach of pursuing quick-win, low-cost carbon reduction projects at specific sites or facilities might provide incremental progress, but it often leaves high-impact sustainability projects requiring significant upfront capital on the back burner. Benoit Hemon, Managing Director EMEA of Engie Impact, explains how a more ambitious approach to climate action funding might be considered.

Business management

Head and shoulders photo of David Hesketh, set against a light grey/buff background

15/5/2026 Comment / David Hesketh

The consultancy ceiling: why energy advisory firms struggle to capture delivery revenue

Energy consultancies occupy a paradoxical position in the market. They are trusted to diagnose problems, quantify savings and recommend solutions – yet the moment a client asks ‘Can you deliver this?’, the most profitable part of the relationship walks out the door. The solution is to build a delivery layer, argues Managing Director of Optimised Energy David Hesketh.

Diversity

Head and shoulders photo of Lauren Neal, Founder of consultancy Valued At Work

7/2/2024 Comment / Lauren Neal

Empowering the future: attracting women into STEM for a diverse and sustainable tomorrow

In the rapidly advancing landscape of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the gender imbalance remains a persistent challenge. While strides have been made in recent years, women are still under-recognised in these fields, particularly in industries such as energy. Focusing on attracting and retaining women in STEM, particularly in roles related to renewable energy and decarbonisation, is not just a matter of equal opportunity; it’s a crucial step towards building a more diverse, innovative and sustainable future, writes energy industry veteran Lauren Neal, engineer and founder of consultancy Valued At Work.*

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Women still have uphill fight for equality in energy companies

Energy and carbon management – empowering businesses’ response to the crisis

The resilience challenge – navigating the EU energy market

Why the UK needs a public energy champion

Time is running out for energy companies to get their ESG credentials in order

No improvement in female underrepresentation in global renewables industry since 2019, finds IRENA investigation

Why the triple energy crisis means we need a step change on gender diversity

The long game of decarbonisation finance

The consultancy ceiling: why energy advisory firms struggle to capture delivery revenue

Empowering the future: attracting women into STEM for a diverse and sustainable tomorrow