GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Gas Industry Statistics

Diversity, equity and inclusion enhance innovation, performance, and workforce satisfaction.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Nearly 60% of companies in the gas industry track diversity metrics regularly

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Only 12% of surveyed companies have comprehensive DEI policies addressing mental health and well-being

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78% of companies believe that diversity initiatives improve corporate reputation

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55% of oil and gas companies have DEI goals incorporated into their business strategies

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Overall, 41% of energy companies have diversity targets but do not have specific action plans

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82% of energy companies emphasize the importance of DEI in their corporate responsibility reports

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The percentage of companies with dedicated DEI officers or teams rose to 55% in 2023, up from 40% in 2019

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The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the oil and gas industry is approximately 5%

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The representation of Indigenous peoples in the energy industry stands at approximately 3%

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The age demographic of the gas industry shows that 18% of employees are under the age of 30, indicating a need for youth-focused inclusion programs

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Women comprise approximately 13% of the global oil and gas workforce

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Minority groups represent around 20% of the global gas industry workforce

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In North America, 22% of gas sector employees are from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

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The percentage of women in technical roles in the gas industry is around 18%

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African Americans hold approximately 9% of oil and gas jobs in the US

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Hispanic employees make up about 15% of the gas industry workforce in the US

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Only 20% of energy sector board directors are women

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The participation rate of women in engineering roles in the gas industry is approximately 22%

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The gender pay gap in the oil and gas industry remains at around 20%

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Only about 4% of executives in the oil and gas industry are women

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Women in leadership roles in the oil and gas industry account for only 8%

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Only 10% of senior executive positions in oil and gas are held by minorities

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The percentage of senior leadership positions held by minorities increased by 8% over the past five years

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65% of ethnic minority employees feel that their background is not adequately represented in company leadership

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Only 6% of energy sector CEOs are women

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The number of women in executive roles in natural gas companies increased by 12% over the last three years

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Racial minorities hold 17% of leadership roles in the global gas industry

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Companies with strong diversity programs are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially

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75% of oil and gas companies have implemented some form of DEI initiatives

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45% of employees in the gas industry have reported experiencing or witnessing discrimination at work

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Mandatory DEI training increased employee awareness by 30% according to recent surveys

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Companies with inclusive cultures are 6 times more likely to be innovative

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Intersectional approaches to diversity have shown a 25% improvement in employee engagement

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65% of young professionals in the energy sector believe DEI initiatives are crucial for industry sustainability

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Companies with DEI committees are 2.5 times more likely to have successful inclusion strategies

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72% of employees believe that increased diversity leads to better decision-making

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The retention rate for diverse employees is 30% lower than for non-diverse employees

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40% of women in the gas industry have experienced work harassment

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52% of employees from underrepresented groups state that their companies support their career development

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68% of surveyed gas companies reported challenges in implementing DEI policies, primarily due to lack of leadership commitment

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30% of women in the industry have considered leaving due to lack of advancement opportunities

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Studies show that diverse teams are 20% more productive than homogenous teams

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54% of energy companies have implemented mentorship programs aimed at increasing diversity

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70% of energy professionals believe that increasing diversity enhances their company's innovation capacity

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85% of companies assert that DEI is a key factor in attracting young talent to the gas industry

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47% of employees in the industry feel that their workplace could do more to promote inclusivity

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Gas industry companies that have diversity training programs report a 25% reduction in workplace conflicts

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37% of energy sector employees believe that industry policies are not sufficiently inclusive

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Companies with a high level of diversity representation see 60% higher employee satisfaction scores

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The adoption of flexible working arrangements to support DEI increased by 45% in the past five years in energy companies

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31% of minority employees in the gas industry have reported that their workplace lacks adequate support for diversity initiatives

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Key Highlights

Women comprise approximately 13% of the global oil and gas workforce
Only about 4% of executives in the oil and gas industry are women
Minority groups represent around 20% of the global gas industry workforce
Companies with strong diversity programs are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially
In North America, 22% of gas sector employees are from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
75% of oil and gas companies have implemented some form of DEI initiatives
Women in leadership roles in the oil and gas industry account for only 8%
The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the oil and gas industry is approximately 5%
45% of employees in the gas industry have reported experiencing or witnessing discrimination at work
Mandatory DEI training increased employee awareness by 30% according to recent surveys
Nearly 60% of companies in the gas industry track diversity metrics regularly
Companies with inclusive cultures are 6 times more likely to be innovative
The percentage of women in technical roles in the gas industry is around 18%

Despite just 13% of the global oil and gas workforce being women and only 8% in leadership roles, industries investing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are 35% more likely to outperform their peers and foster innovation, highlighting the urgent need for meaningful change in the gas sector.

Corporate DEI Policies and Initiatives

Nearly 60% of companies in the gas industry track diversity metrics regularly
Only 12% of surveyed companies have comprehensive DEI policies addressing mental health and well-being
78% of companies believe that diversity initiatives improve corporate reputation
55% of oil and gas companies have DEI goals incorporated into their business strategies
Overall, 41% of energy companies have diversity targets but do not have specific action plans
82% of energy companies emphasize the importance of DEI in their corporate responsibility reports
The percentage of companies with dedicated DEI officers or teams rose to 55% in 2023, up from 40% in 2019

Corporate DEI Policies and Initiatives Interpretation

While over half of gas industry firms are now tracking diversity metrics and more are appointing dedicated DEI teams, the fact that only 12% have comprehensive mental health policies reveals that many are still measuring progress without fully integrating the human element—suggesting that in the quest for reputation and strategic goals, mental well-being remains a largely overlooked piece of the pipeline.

Demographics

The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the oil and gas industry is approximately 5%
The representation of Indigenous peoples in the energy industry stands at approximately 3%
The age demographic of the gas industry shows that 18% of employees are under the age of 30, indicating a need for youth-focused inclusion programs

Demographics Interpretation

While the gas industry modestly pioneers diversity with around 5% LGBTQ+ representation and 3% Indigenous inclusion, the fact that 18% of its workforce is under 30 underscores an urgent call for tailored youth engagement strategies to ensure the industry’s future is as inclusive as it is energy-intensive.

Diversity Representation and Demographics

Women comprise approximately 13% of the global oil and gas workforce
Minority groups represent around 20% of the global gas industry workforce
In North America, 22% of gas sector employees are from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
The percentage of women in technical roles in the gas industry is around 18%
African Americans hold approximately 9% of oil and gas jobs in the US
Hispanic employees make up about 15% of the gas industry workforce in the US
Only 20% of energy sector board directors are women
The participation rate of women in engineering roles in the gas industry is approximately 22%

Diversity Representation and Demographics Interpretation

Despite strides towards inclusion, women remain underrepresented—making up roughly 13% of the global gas workforce and only 18% of technical roles—highlighting that the industry still has a long way to go in embracing true diversity and equity.

Industry-Specific Diversity Challenges and Impact

The gender pay gap in the oil and gas industry remains at around 20%

Industry-Specific Diversity Challenges and Impact Interpretation

Despite ongoing diversity efforts, the oil and gas industry’s persistent 20% gender pay gap reveals that there's still significant drilling to do for true equality behind the scenes.

Leadership and Executive Diversity

Only about 4% of executives in the oil and gas industry are women
Women in leadership roles in the oil and gas industry account for only 8%
Only 10% of senior executive positions in oil and gas are held by minorities
The percentage of senior leadership positions held by minorities increased by 8% over the past five years
65% of ethnic minority employees feel that their background is not adequately represented in company leadership
Only 6% of energy sector CEOs are women
The number of women in executive roles in natural gas companies increased by 12% over the last three years
Racial minorities hold 17% of leadership roles in the global gas industry

Leadership and Executive Diversity Interpretation

Despite modest progress, the gas industry's persistent gender and racial disparities reveal that, to truly power a more inclusive future, it must invest just as much in diverse leadership as it does in its core resources.

Workplace Culture and Employee Experience

Companies with strong diversity programs are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially
75% of oil and gas companies have implemented some form of DEI initiatives
45% of employees in the gas industry have reported experiencing or witnessing discrimination at work
Mandatory DEI training increased employee awareness by 30% according to recent surveys
Companies with inclusive cultures are 6 times more likely to be innovative
Intersectional approaches to diversity have shown a 25% improvement in employee engagement
65% of young professionals in the energy sector believe DEI initiatives are crucial for industry sustainability
Companies with DEI committees are 2.5 times more likely to have successful inclusion strategies
72% of employees believe that increased diversity leads to better decision-making
The retention rate for diverse employees is 30% lower than for non-diverse employees
40% of women in the gas industry have experienced work harassment
52% of employees from underrepresented groups state that their companies support their career development
68% of surveyed gas companies reported challenges in implementing DEI policies, primarily due to lack of leadership commitment
30% of women in the industry have considered leaving due to lack of advancement opportunities
Studies show that diverse teams are 20% more productive than homogenous teams
54% of energy companies have implemented mentorship programs aimed at increasing diversity
70% of energy professionals believe that increasing diversity enhances their company's innovation capacity
85% of companies assert that DEI is a key factor in attracting young talent to the gas industry
47% of employees in the industry feel that their workplace could do more to promote inclusivity
Gas industry companies that have diversity training programs report a 25% reduction in workplace conflicts
37% of energy sector employees believe that industry policies are not sufficiently inclusive
Companies with a high level of diversity representation see 60% higher employee satisfaction scores
The adoption of flexible working arrangements to support DEI increased by 45% in the past five years in energy companies
31% of minority employees in the gas industry have reported that their workplace lacks adequate support for diversity initiatives

Workplace Culture and Employee Experience Interpretation

While two-thirds of gas industry companies recognize DEI as crucial for sustainability, a troubling 45% of workers still witness discrimination, highlighting that beyond policies and percentages, meaningful inclusivity remains an urgent pursuit for truly fueling innovation and employee retention.