{"id":9186,"date":"2026-04-22T08:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nordicenergy.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=9186"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:34:08","slug":"first-nordic-index-to-map-gender-balance-across-the-energy-sector","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.nordicenergy.org\/news\/first-nordic-index-to-map-gender-balance-across-the-energy-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"First Nordic index to map gender balance across the energy sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nordic Energy Research is developing the first Nordic index on gender balance in the energy sector where significant gaps persist, despite the Nordics being among the most gender-equal labour markets in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative will deliver a reusable analytical framework and a governance-oriented index that enables systematic comparison across countries and organisations, supporting future monitoring and more targeted action by policymakers, industry leaders, and educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile the Nordic countries are often seen as leaders in gender equality, the energy sector lags behind. If we are to succeed with the energy transition, we need to address this imbalance, understand the underlying structures, and ensure that the sector draws on the full range of talent,\u201d says <strong>Klaus Skytte<\/strong>, CEO of Nordic Energy Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The work is being carried out by the Directorate of Equality in Iceland, and the index is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Addressing gender imbalances in the energy sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim is to provide a clearer understanding of gender balance in the Nordic energy sector. By combining new data, analysis, and stakeholder input, this will help identify where progress is being made and where inequalities remain pronounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Gender equality in the Nordic energy sector cannot be assessed through statistics alone; it requires an understanding of how legal and policy frameworks, organisational capacity, and everyday practices shape outcomes in energy sector institutions,&#8221;\u00a0says <strong>Tryggvi Hallgr\u00edmsson<\/strong>, project manager and lead analyst at the Directorate of Equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The work will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing an overview of statistics and key indicators on gender equality across all eight Nordic countries, complemented by examples of best practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing an Energy Equality Index that combines quantitative indicators with governance and practice-based measures informed by qualitative evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organising workshops to engage key stakeholders and ensure broad involvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The work will result in a Nordic gender equality index, a report with comparable statistics and case studies, and concrete policy recommendations to promote equality at both national and Nordic levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A well-documented challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordicenergy.org\/publications\/gender-equality-in-the-nordic-energy-sector\/\">A 2021 report<\/a>  from Nordic Energy Research showed that in most surveyed organisations, there were few or no women in leadership positions, with women also underrepresented across authorities, research environments, and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue has remained high on the agenda. In 2025, gender equality in the energy sector was also the focus of Nordic Energy Research\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordicenergy.org\/news\/nordic-energy-challenge-2025-powering-nordic-equality\/\">Nordic Energy Challenge<\/a>, where teams from across the Nordics submitted ideas on how equality can be advanced in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on this previous work, the focus is now on the institutional and organisational factors shaping gender equality in the energy sector, in line with the objectives of a just and socially sustainable energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supporting Nordic energy policy goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender equality is a fundamental principle in Nordic societies and a key condition for a well-functioning labour market. The initiative contributes to ongoing Nordic cooperation aimed at building a green, competitive, and socially sustainable energy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It builds on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norden.org\/en\/publication\/nordic-co-operation-policy-energy-2025-2030\">Nordic Energy Policy Cooperation Programme 2025\u20132030<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norden.org\/en\/declaration\/our-vision-2030\">Vision 2030<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordicenergy.org\/about\/strategy-2030\/\">Nordic Energy Research\u2019s strategy<\/a>, which emphasises the importance of a just and inclusive energy transition.<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9190,"template":"","topics":[40,75],"news_type":[29],"countries":[63,53,56,55,57,58,61,62],"class_list":["post-9186","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topics-energy-policy","topics-equality","news_type-articles","countries-aland","countries-denmark","countries-faroe-islands","countries-finland","countries-greenland","countries-iceland","countries-norway","countries-sweden"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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