GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Energy Industry Statistics

Energy sector diversity improves performance, innovation, and workplace inclusion.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Rigorous fact-checking • Reputable sources • Regular updatesLearn more

Statistic 1

80% of energy companies see improved brand reputation linked to DEI efforts

Statistic 2

The pay gap between male and female employees in the energy industry is approximately 12%

Statistic 3

55% of energy workers of color report experiencing workplace bias or discrimination

Statistic 4

Energy industry women leaders earn an average of 78 cents for every dollar earned by male counterparts

Statistic 5

43% of women in energy have experienced workplace harassment or inappropriate behavior

Statistic 6

Women in management in energy report higher levels of job satisfaction by 15% compared to men

Statistic 7

Leadership diversity in the energy sector is associated with 21% higher profitability

Statistic 8

Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform competitors financially

Statistic 9

Ethnic diversity increases innovation within energy companies by 20%

Statistic 10

47% of energy employees believe that better diversity initiatives would improve innovation

Statistic 11

67% of energy companies agree that diverse teams contribute to better customer insights

Statistic 12

70% of energy companies believe that increasing diversity is critical to innovation and growth

Statistic 13

Women hold approximately 22% of executive roles in the energy sector

Statistic 14

Only 15% of board members in energy firms are women

Statistic 15

Ethnic minorities comprise about 20% of the energy industry workforce

Statistic 16

Only 10% of energy industry executives are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups

Statistic 17

Underrepresented groups make up about 25% of STEM roles in the energy industry

Statistic 18

Only 18% of you ng professionals in energy are women

Statistic 19

Minority businesses in the energy sector received less than 8% of total industry contracts

Statistic 20

Less than 25% of the energy workforce is comprised of women in leadership roles

Statistic 21

Only about 12% of energy industry board members are women of color

Statistic 22

The gender pay gap in energy is wider for executive roles than for entry-level positions

Statistic 23

Women of color in energy face a 25% higher attrition rate compared to their white counterparts

Statistic 24

Only 17% of energy research and development funding is allocated to projects led by women or minorities

Statistic 25

LGBT+ individuals represent approximately 4% of the energy sector workforce

Statistic 26

Only 10% of energy industry senior managers are LGBTQ+

Statistic 27

The number of minority-owned energy firms has increased by 30% over the last five years

Statistic 28

Women of color in energy are underrepresented, making up only 5% of the industry

Statistic 29

The percentage of women engineers in the energy sector is approximately 15%

Statistic 30

The representation of indigenous peoples in the energy industry is less than 2%

Statistic 31

Women tend to be underrepresented in technical roles within energy, comprising only 18% of such positions

Statistic 32

18% of energy sector supplier contracts are awarded to minority-owned businesses

Statistic 33

Approximately 25% of energy industry leadership roles are held by individuals from diverse backgrounds

Statistic 34

The global energy workforce comprises approximately 32% women

Statistic 35

Nearly 50% of energy industry students are women, but women make up only 12% of industry leadership roles

Statistic 36

Underrepresentation of disabled persons in energy industry is about 4%

Statistic 37

Women of all backgrounds face barriers to entry in the energy industry, with about 60% citing lack of mentors and networks

Statistic 38

60% of energy company employees believe their workplace is actively working toward DEI

Statistic 39

45% of energy companies have dedicated DEI initiatives in place

Statistic 40

40% of energy companies have reported a decrease in workforce diversity due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Statistic 41

24% of energy industry internships are held by women

Statistic 42

70% of energy companies have implemented unconscious bias training programs

Statistic 43

Nearly 60% of energy industry employees report that their company could improve diversity and inclusion efforts

Statistic 44

The adoption rate of DEI policies is higher in renewable energy companies (about 65%) compared to traditional fossil fuel companies (around 50%)

Statistic 45

35% of energy jobs can be classified as green jobs that support sustainability and diversity goals

Statistic 46

Less than 20% of energy industry conferences have dedicated DEI sessions or panels

Statistic 47

65% of energy companies track diversity metrics, but only 40% incorporate these into strategic decisions

Statistic 48

80% of energy companies have diversity and inclusion policies, but only 52% actively enforce them

Statistic 49

42% of energy sector employees believe their companies should prioritize DEI initiatives more actively

Statistic 50

Energy industry companies that actively promote DEI see up to 20% higher employee satisfaction scores

Statistic 51

58% of energy professionals think their companies could do more to support diversity initiatives

Statistic 52

The retention rate of minority employees in energy companies is about 70%, which is lower than the overall average of 85%

Statistic 53

64% of energy companies report that competitive pay is a key factor in attracting diverse talent

Statistic 54

The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees in energy is on the rise, increasing by 10% over the past three years

Statistic 55

50% of energy sector publication articles on DEI are authored by women, indicating increased engagement in DEI conversations

Statistic 56

Initiatives aiming to increase minority participation in energy fields have led to 25% growth in minority employment over the past five years

Statistic 57

The percentage of energy companies offering flexible work arrangements to support diversity and inclusion is currently about 45%

Slide 1 of 57

Sources

Our Reports have been cited by:

Trust Badges - Publications that have cited our reports

Key Highlights

Women hold approximately 22% of executive roles in the energy sector
Only 15% of board members in energy firms are women
Ethnic minorities comprise about 20% of the energy industry workforce
Leadership diversity in the energy sector is associated with 21% higher profitability
60% of energy company employees believe their workplace is actively working toward DEI
Only 10% of energy industry executives are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups
Underrepresented groups make up about 25% of STEM roles in the energy industry
Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform competitors financially
The pay gap between male and female employees in the energy industry is approximately 12%
Only 18% of you ng professionals in energy are women
45% of energy companies have dedicated DEI initiatives in place
Minority businesses in the energy sector received less than 8% of total industry contracts
55% of energy workers of color report experiencing workplace bias or discrimination

Despite concerted efforts, the energy industry lagges in diversity with only 22% of executive roles held by women, 20% ethnic minorities among employees, and widespread challenges such as pay gaps and underrepresentation, highlighting the urgent need for more inclusive policies to boost innovation, profitability, and equitable growth.

Business Impact, Market Perception, and Economic Contributions

80% of energy companies see improved brand reputation linked to DEI efforts

Business Impact, Market Perception, and Economic Contributions Interpretation

With 80% of energy firms seeing their brand shine brighter thanks to DEI initiatives, it's clear that investing in diversity isn't just good ethics—it's good business.

Employee Experience, Workplace Culture, and Pay Equity

The pay gap between male and female employees in the energy industry is approximately 12%
55% of energy workers of color report experiencing workplace bias or discrimination
Energy industry women leaders earn an average of 78 cents for every dollar earned by male counterparts
43% of women in energy have experienced workplace harassment or inappropriate behavior
Women in management in energy report higher levels of job satisfaction by 15% compared to men

Employee Experience, Workplace Culture, and Pay Equity Interpretation

While strides are being made, the energy industry's persistent 12% gender pay gap, with women earning just 78 cents to the male dollar, alongside alarming reports of bias, discrimination, and harassment, reveal that power and progress remain unevenly distributed—necessitating urgent, comprehensive action to energize true inclusion.

Impact of Diversity on Innovation and Company Performance

Leadership diversity in the energy sector is associated with 21% higher profitability
Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform competitors financially
Ethnic diversity increases innovation within energy companies by 20%
47% of energy employees believe that better diversity initiatives would improve innovation
67% of energy companies agree that diverse teams contribute to better customer insights
70% of energy companies believe that increasing diversity is critical to innovation and growth

Impact of Diversity on Innovation and Company Performance Interpretation

These statistics underscore that when the energy industry embraces diversity, it doesn't just diversify teams—it electrifies innovation, fuels growth, and boosts profitability, proving that inclusion isn't just ethical—it's essential for competitive vitality.

Representation and Underrepresentation in Leadership and Technical Roles

Women hold approximately 22% of executive roles in the energy sector
Only 15% of board members in energy firms are women
Ethnic minorities comprise about 20% of the energy industry workforce
Only 10% of energy industry executives are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups
Underrepresented groups make up about 25% of STEM roles in the energy industry
Only 18% of you ng professionals in energy are women
Minority businesses in the energy sector received less than 8% of total industry contracts
Less than 25% of the energy workforce is comprised of women in leadership roles
Only about 12% of energy industry board members are women of color
The gender pay gap in energy is wider for executive roles than for entry-level positions
Women of color in energy face a 25% higher attrition rate compared to their white counterparts
Only 17% of energy research and development funding is allocated to projects led by women or minorities
LGBT+ individuals represent approximately 4% of the energy sector workforce
Only 10% of energy industry senior managers are LGBTQ+
The number of minority-owned energy firms has increased by 30% over the last five years
Women of color in energy are underrepresented, making up only 5% of the industry
The percentage of women engineers in the energy sector is approximately 15%
The representation of indigenous peoples in the energy industry is less than 2%
Women tend to be underrepresented in technical roles within energy, comprising only 18% of such positions
18% of energy sector supplier contracts are awarded to minority-owned businesses
Approximately 25% of energy industry leadership roles are held by individuals from diverse backgrounds
The global energy workforce comprises approximately 32% women
Nearly 50% of energy industry students are women, but women make up only 12% of industry leadership roles
Underrepresentation of disabled persons in energy industry is about 4%
Women of all backgrounds face barriers to entry in the energy industry, with about 60% citing lack of mentors and networks

Representation and Underrepresentation in Leadership and Technical Roles Interpretation

Despite women and minorities comprising a significant portion of energy industry students and workforce, their underrepresentation in leadership, boardrooms, and decision-making roles highlights a stark disparity that fuels the urgent need for inclusive strategies to power a more equitable future in energy.

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

60% of energy company employees believe their workplace is actively working toward DEI
45% of energy companies have dedicated DEI initiatives in place
40% of energy companies have reported a decrease in workforce diversity due to the COVID-19 pandemic
24% of energy industry internships are held by women
70% of energy companies have implemented unconscious bias training programs
Nearly 60% of energy industry employees report that their company could improve diversity and inclusion efforts
The adoption rate of DEI policies is higher in renewable energy companies (about 65%) compared to traditional fossil fuel companies (around 50%)
35% of energy jobs can be classified as green jobs that support sustainability and diversity goals
Less than 20% of energy industry conferences have dedicated DEI sessions or panels
65% of energy companies track diversity metrics, but only 40% incorporate these into strategic decisions
80% of energy companies have diversity and inclusion policies, but only 52% actively enforce them
42% of energy sector employees believe their companies should prioritize DEI initiatives more actively
Energy industry companies that actively promote DEI see up to 20% higher employee satisfaction scores
58% of energy professionals think their companies could do more to support diversity initiatives
The retention rate of minority employees in energy companies is about 70%, which is lower than the overall average of 85%
64% of energy companies report that competitive pay is a key factor in attracting diverse talent
The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees in energy is on the rise, increasing by 10% over the past three years
50% of energy sector publication articles on DEI are authored by women, indicating increased engagement in DEI conversations
Initiatives aiming to increase minority participation in energy fields have led to 25% growth in minority employment over the past five years
The percentage of energy companies offering flexible work arrangements to support diversity and inclusion is currently about 45%

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Interpretation

While over half of energy companies claim to champion diversity and inclusion, the data reveals a disconnect with only 52% actively enforcing policies and minority retention rates lagging behind company averages, highlighting that true energy sector equity is still very much a work in progress despite promising initiatives and increasing awareness.