Advancing Toward Equality in the Energy Sector

At the end of 2024, Spain’s active population reached 24.5 million people, with 21.9 million employed. Over ten million of them were women, representing a female participation rate of over 47% in the labor market, according to data from the Labor Force Survey (EPA) by the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE).

While these figures reflect progress in women’s integration into the professional world, challenges remain regarding equal opportunities and representation in certain sectors and levels of responsibility. At Edison Next, we embrace this challenge with commitment and action, convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment drives innovation and growth.

March 8, International Women’s Day, is a key date for reflecting on the progress made and the challenges we still face in the pursuit of equality. For us, this commitment is not just a core value embedded in our company culture, but a tangible reality reflected in our internal initiatives.

Just last year, 35 women joined our team—strengthening our focus on diversity and inclusion within a sector that has traditionally been male-dominated. Today, we have 110 women among our workforce, 13 of whom hold leadership positions, actively contributing to strategic decision-making and the company’s development.

We recognize that achieving gender parity requires ongoing effort and concrete actions. That’s why Edison Next has implemented an Equality Plan, which allows us to assess our current situation and design strategies to ensure gender equity at all levels.

Through this plan, we work to eliminate barriers, increase female representation in technical and leadership roles, and promote work-life balance policies that support a more inclusive workplace for everyone—regardless of gender.

The plan not only sets specific goals but also includes monitoring and evaluation tools to measure its impact. Key actions include reviewing hiring and promotion processes to avoid gender bias, implementing pay transparency policies, and delivering training programs on gender equality. In addition, we promote initiatives that support work-life balance, benefiting both women and men across the company.