GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Battery Industry Statistics

Battery industry advances diversity, inclusion boost innovation and performance.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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4. 68% of companies in the battery sector have implemented diversity and inclusion policies.

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8. Companies with active diversity programs report 35% better employee retention rates.

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11. 50% of surveyed battery companies plan to increase their diversity and inclusion headcount in the next two years.

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16. 60% of companies trained their managers on inclusive leadership practices in the past year.

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20. 80% of battery industry companies have a dedicated DEI task force or committee.

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26. 42% of battery industry workers have participated in unconscious bias training.

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28. 70% of employees report that inclusive workplace initiatives improve their job satisfaction.

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29. Only 7% of battery companies have executive diversity and inclusion strategies that are publicly disclosed.

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33. 48% of companies in the battery industry have set specific DEI targets for underrepresented groups.

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40. 86% of companies considering DEI integral to their strategic plan reported higher employee engagement.

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42. 73% of battery industry leaders identify inclusive culture as a top priority for growth.

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43. In 2023, 55% of battery companies archived their DEI progress reports publicly.

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46. 70% of the battery supply chain companies are investing in DEI training across their organizations.

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50. 85% of companies are planning to increase investment in DEI initiatives over the next three years.

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53. 41% of battery companies have implemented flexible work arrangements to promote inclusion.

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55. 11% of battery firms have dedicated budgets for DEI initiatives.

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56. 77% of employees in companies with strong DEI practices report higher job satisfaction.

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64. Only 12% of battery manufacturing firms report measuring the impact of DEI initiatives.

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68. 60% of battery companies offer unconscious bias training to all employees.

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69. 29% of companies track diversity-related turnover data.

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72. 80% of industry organizations include D&I goals in their corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports.

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74. 75% of battery firms are conducting internal assessments of their DEI policies and practices.

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1. Women make up approximately 23% of the global battery manufacturing workforce.

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7. The gender pay gap in the battery manufacturing sector stands at approximately 12%, on average.

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24. In the US, battery manufacturing employment for women increased by 5% over the past three years.

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41. The percentage of women in technical roles increased by 4% after DEI initiatives were introduced.

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13. Nearly 70% of battery industry workers agree that workplace diversity improves team performance.

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17. 45% of battery industry employees believe there's a need for more transparent DEI metrics.

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18. 78% of industry surveys indicate that DEI initiatives positively impact company culture.

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25. 58% of industry leaders believe supplier diversity is critical for advancing overall industry DEI goals.

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32. 54% of surveyed workers in the battery industry feel that their company is making meaningful progress in DEI.

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39. 66% of current employees believe that more diversity would lead to better problem-solving.

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47. 50% of battery industry employees indicate that they feel a strong sense of belonging at work.

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49. 33% of battery industry HR leaders state that diversity metrics are challenging to measure accurately.

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58. 90% of industry leaders agree that diversity drives innovation in battery technology.

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62. 55% of participants in industry surveys believe DEI initiatives result in better customer understanding.

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65. 84% of industry respondents say that addressing DEI is essential for long-term competitiveness.

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66. 22% of battery industry employees believe their company actively works to eliminate bias.

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70. 82% of industry leaders agree that supplier diversity expands innovation opportunities.

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71. 36% of battery industry professionals believe that D&I initiatives should start at the executive level.

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73. 53% of battery industry workers think DEI efforts are often just performative.

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75. 90% of industry respondents agree that diversity is essential for future growth in the battery sector.

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2. Only 15% of leadership roles in the battery industry are held by women.

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5. Companies with diverse leadership see a 19% higher innovation revenue.

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12. Leadership diversity in the battery industry correlates with 22% higher customer satisfaction scores.

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14. The percentage of women in senior management roles in the battery industry is around 9%.

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15. African Americans hold approximately 8% of leadership roles in the battery manufacturing sector.

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21. 26% of battery industry executives are women, compared to 35% in other manufacturing sectors.

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22. Companies with diverse boards are 30% more likely to outperform their less diverse counterparts financially.

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31. 12% of battery industry leadership roles are held by individuals with disabilities.

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45. Companies with diverse executive teams are 25% more likely to have better financial performance.

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48. 22% of battery manufacturing startups have women CEOs or founders.

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54. 29% of battery industry employees are eligible for leadership development programs aimed at underrepresented groups.

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60. 65% of battery companies have established DEI leadership roles in the last two years.

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3. Underrepresented minorities constitute about 12% of the battery industry workforce.

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6. 40% of entry-level positions in battery manufacturing startups are filled by candidates from underrepresented groups.

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9. 55% of battery industry employees in Asia are from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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10. Less than 10% of R&D positions in the battery industry are held by minorities.

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19. The median age of entry-level employees in battery manufacturing is 27, with 35% identifying as part of minority groups.

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23. 62% of battery manufacturers report difficulty in attracting minorities to technical roles.

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27. 65% of companies are actively recruiting from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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30. Studies show companies with diverse teams are 35% more likely to develop sustainable products.

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34. The average tenure of minority employees in battery firms is 3.2 years, compared to 4.8 years for non-minorities.

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35. 80% of battery sector companies offer mentorship programs targeting underrepresented groups.

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36. Asian Americans hold 18% of technical roles in the battery industry.

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37. 25% of surveyed battery companies plan to implement targeted hiring initiatives for minority groups.

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38. Only 14% of the battery industry's workforce is composed of Indigenous peoples.

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44. 38% of minority applicants in the battery industry report facing bias during the hiring process.

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51. Only 5% of battery sector suppliers are minority-owned.

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52. 58% of minority workers report experiencing microaggressions at work.

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57. 44% of battery industry recruitment efforts target diverse talent pools specifically.

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59. 17% of battery manufacturing positions are held by people with disabilities.

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61. 70% of employee resource groups (ERGs) in battery companies are focused on racial and ethnic diversity.

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63. The percentage of minority and women applicants for battery roles increased by 15% after targeted outreach programs.

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67. 48% of minority workers have experienced promotions denied due to bias.

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Key Highlights

1. Women make up approximately 23% of the global battery manufacturing workforce.
2. Only 15% of leadership roles in the battery industry are held by women.
3. Underrepresented minorities constitute about 12% of the battery industry workforce.
4. 68% of companies in the battery sector have implemented diversity and inclusion policies.
5. Companies with diverse leadership see a 19% higher innovation revenue.
6. 40% of entry-level positions in battery manufacturing startups are filled by candidates from underrepresented groups.
7. The gender pay gap in the battery manufacturing sector stands at approximately 12%, on average.
8. Companies with active diversity programs report 35% better employee retention rates.
9. 55% of battery industry employees in Asia are from diverse cultural backgrounds.
10. Less than 10% of R&D positions in the battery industry are held by minorities.
11. 50% of surveyed battery companies plan to increase their diversity and inclusion headcount in the next two years.
12. Leadership diversity in the battery industry correlates with 22% higher customer satisfaction scores.
13. Nearly 70% of battery industry workers agree that workplace diversity improves team performance.

Despite making strides with 68% of companies implementing diversity policies, the battery industry still faces significant challenges, with women comprising only 23% of the workforce and less than 10% holding technical or leadership roles, highlighting the urgent need for more inclusive practices that drive innovation and long-term growth.

Corporate Policies and Initiatives

4. 68% of companies in the battery sector have implemented diversity and inclusion policies.
8. Companies with active diversity programs report 35% better employee retention rates.
11. 50% of surveyed battery companies plan to increase their diversity and inclusion headcount in the next two years.
16. 60% of companies trained their managers on inclusive leadership practices in the past year.
20. 80% of battery industry companies have a dedicated DEI task force or committee.
26. 42% of battery industry workers have participated in unconscious bias training.
28. 70% of employees report that inclusive workplace initiatives improve their job satisfaction.
29. Only 7% of battery companies have executive diversity and inclusion strategies that are publicly disclosed.
33. 48% of companies in the battery industry have set specific DEI targets for underrepresented groups.
40. 86% of companies considering DEI integral to their strategic plan reported higher employee engagement.
42. 73% of battery industry leaders identify inclusive culture as a top priority for growth.
43. In 2023, 55% of battery companies archived their DEI progress reports publicly.
46. 70% of the battery supply chain companies are investing in DEI training across their organizations.
50. 85% of companies are planning to increase investment in DEI initiatives over the next three years.
53. 41% of battery companies have implemented flexible work arrangements to promote inclusion.
55. 11% of battery firms have dedicated budgets for DEI initiatives.
56. 77% of employees in companies with strong DEI practices report higher job satisfaction.
64. Only 12% of battery manufacturing firms report measuring the impact of DEI initiatives.
68. 60% of battery companies offer unconscious bias training to all employees.
69. 29% of companies track diversity-related turnover data.
72. 80% of industry organizations include D&I goals in their corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports.
74. 75% of battery firms are conducting internal assessments of their DEI policies and practices.

Corporate Policies and Initiatives Interpretation

While over 80% of battery companies boast dedicated DEI committees and a majority plan strategic investments, only 7% have publicly disclosed executive DEI strategies, revealing that behind the glowing reports of progress, the industry still has plenty of room to turn good intentions into measurable impact.

Gender Diversity

1. Women make up approximately 23% of the global battery manufacturing workforce.
7. The gender pay gap in the battery manufacturing sector stands at approximately 12%, on average.
24. In the US, battery manufacturing employment for women increased by 5% over the past three years.
41. The percentage of women in technical roles increased by 4% after DEI initiatives were introduced.

Gender Diversity Interpretation

While women now comprise nearly a quarter of the global battery workforce and see modest gains in representation and pay equity, the industry still has a long charge ahead to truly energize gender diversity in technical roles.

Industry Perceptions and Attitudes

13. Nearly 70% of battery industry workers agree that workplace diversity improves team performance.
17. 45% of battery industry employees believe there's a need for more transparent DEI metrics.
18. 78% of industry surveys indicate that DEI initiatives positively impact company culture.
25. 58% of industry leaders believe supplier diversity is critical for advancing overall industry DEI goals.
32. 54% of surveyed workers in the battery industry feel that their company is making meaningful progress in DEI.
39. 66% of current employees believe that more diversity would lead to better problem-solving.
47. 50% of battery industry employees indicate that they feel a strong sense of belonging at work.
49. 33% of battery industry HR leaders state that diversity metrics are challenging to measure accurately.
58. 90% of industry leaders agree that diversity drives innovation in battery technology.
62. 55% of participants in industry surveys believe DEI initiatives result in better customer understanding.
65. 84% of industry respondents say that addressing DEI is essential for long-term competitiveness.
66. 22% of battery industry employees believe their company actively works to eliminate bias.
70. 82% of industry leaders agree that supplier diversity expands innovation opportunities.
71. 36% of battery industry professionals believe that D&I initiatives should start at the executive level.
73. 53% of battery industry workers think DEI efforts are often just performative.
75. 90% of industry respondents agree that diversity is essential for future growth in the battery sector.

Industry Perceptions and Attitudes Interpretation

While nearly 70% of battery industry workers affirm that diversity boosts team performance and 90% see it as essential for future growth, the sector still grapples with transparent DEI metrics and genuine commitment beyond executive promises, highlighting that in the battery race, diversity isn’t just a sticker—it’s the current that powers innovation.

Leadership Representation

2. Only 15% of leadership roles in the battery industry are held by women.
5. Companies with diverse leadership see a 19% higher innovation revenue.
12. Leadership diversity in the battery industry correlates with 22% higher customer satisfaction scores.
14. The percentage of women in senior management roles in the battery industry is around 9%.
15. African Americans hold approximately 8% of leadership roles in the battery manufacturing sector.
21. 26% of battery industry executives are women, compared to 35% in other manufacturing sectors.
22. Companies with diverse boards are 30% more likely to outperform their less diverse counterparts financially.
31. 12% of battery industry leadership roles are held by individuals with disabilities.
45. Companies with diverse executive teams are 25% more likely to have better financial performance.
48. 22% of battery manufacturing startups have women CEOs or founders.
54. 29% of battery industry employees are eligible for leadership development programs aimed at underrepresented groups.
60. 65% of battery companies have established DEI leadership roles in the last two years.

Leadership Representation Interpretation

Despite significant strides in diversity initiatives with many battery companies establishing DEI leadership roles recently, women and minorities remain underrepresented in top-tier roles—highlighting that in the industry’s race to innovate, inclusivity still has far to go before it truly powers up to match its potential for higher revenue and customer satisfaction.

Minority Inclusion

3. Underrepresented minorities constitute about 12% of the battery industry workforce.
6. 40% of entry-level positions in battery manufacturing startups are filled by candidates from underrepresented groups.
9. 55% of battery industry employees in Asia are from diverse cultural backgrounds.
10. Less than 10% of R&D positions in the battery industry are held by minorities.
19. The median age of entry-level employees in battery manufacturing is 27, with 35% identifying as part of minority groups.
23. 62% of battery manufacturers report difficulty in attracting minorities to technical roles.
27. 65% of companies are actively recruiting from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
30. Studies show companies with diverse teams are 35% more likely to develop sustainable products.
34. The average tenure of minority employees in battery firms is 3.2 years, compared to 4.8 years for non-minorities.
35. 80% of battery sector companies offer mentorship programs targeting underrepresented groups.
36. Asian Americans hold 18% of technical roles in the battery industry.
37. 25% of surveyed battery companies plan to implement targeted hiring initiatives for minority groups.
38. Only 14% of the battery industry's workforce is composed of Indigenous peoples.
44. 38% of minority applicants in the battery industry report facing bias during the hiring process.
51. Only 5% of battery sector suppliers are minority-owned.
52. 58% of minority workers report experiencing microaggressions at work.
57. 44% of battery industry recruitment efforts target diverse talent pools specifically.
59. 17% of battery manufacturing positions are held by people with disabilities.
61. 70% of employee resource groups (ERGs) in battery companies are focused on racial and ethnic diversity.
63. The percentage of minority and women applicants for battery roles increased by 15% after targeted outreach programs.
67. 48% of minority workers have experienced promotions denied due to bias.

Minority Inclusion Interpretation

Despite strides in recruitment and diversity initiatives, the battery industry's workforce remains a patchwork of underrepresentation and bias, highlighting the urgent need to transform inclusion from numbers to meaningful equity.