Arturo Gonzalo, CEO of Enagás, highlighted the key role of gender equality for the future of the energy transition. “The energy transition will only be successful if it is equitable,” he said during the presentation of the 5th ClosinGap Gender Equality Index, prepared in collaboration with PwC Spain, on 26 February in Madrid, at a round table discussion with the Chair of Redeia, Beatriz Corredor, and the Chief People Officer of Telefónica, Marta Machicot, moderated by the Chair of the ClosinGap Advisory Board, Ana Polanco.
According to the index, if progress towards equality continues at the rate of the last decade, it will take 37 years for Spain to close the gender gap. “It is essential that we continue to raise awareness and take strong measures to reduce this deadline, not only as a matter of justice, but also because of the benefits it would have for economic growth,” he said.
During his speech, the CEO of Enagás announced that in 2025, as a member of ClosinGap, Enagás will analyse the opportunity cost of the gender gap in the energy transition.
Arturo Gonzalo also highlighted Enagás’ commitment to female leadership, with 40% of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and executive and pre-executive positions held by women. Enagás is also employing growing numbers of women in technical and operational positions with key responsibilities. An example of this is that, for the first time, a woman is leading one of its LNG terminals, the Cartagena terminal.
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