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Women's month is an opportunity to reflect and recognize that there is still a long way to go to achieve gender equality in the energy sector. In Panama they know this very well and that is why they commemorate this month, with recognition of the leadership of women in their role towards the energy transition. The Energy Transition Agenda of Panama sets out the guidelines for an orderly transition towards the decarbonization of the energy sector, for its transformation into a “ safe, inclusive , competitive and sustainable” sector, whose benefits are extrapolated to all areas of the lives of Panamanians. ”. And it couldn't be any other way. A transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy not only requires the adoption of innovative solutions and business models.
It also merits greater participation from a diverse pool of talent. The participation of women in the sector, and especially in this energy transition, is not only an issue of social commitment, it is an C Level Executive List issue of greater profitability and convenience for everyone. This was confirmed by a McKinsey study on Latin America, that companies with greater female representation obtained a 44% higher return on investments. Women in the energy transition Women in energy are not only those who contribute with their direct work in the sector, they are also those who make productive use of energy and all those who make decisions at the household level.
Hence the importance of creating spaces for raising awareness and empowering women at all levels. To recognize the value of their contributions and, above all, to give them the way to revolutionize those traditionally masculinized sectors with their contributions. The meeting “Women in the Energy Transition”, organized by the National Secretary of Energy, is precisely that: a space to debate strategies that allow the talent of women to be promoted to influence the transformation and promote gender equality in the Energy Transition. from Panama. This event is a way in which the country recognizes the work of professionals.
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发表于 2024-3-7 13:36:22