Diversity Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2025

Below: Codioful/Unsplash Iberdrola Internal effort  Gender parity Promoting gender equality in the Energy sector by investing in a women-only school for electricians in Brazil focused on developing STEM skills. Company stats –42,276 employees  –$53 billion in revenue –Brazil, headquartered in Madrid, Spain  –Energy, Technology and Utilities Initiative context and objective The initiative was driven by the operational need for a trained workforce to carry out network maintenance activities in the areas where Iberdrola’s subsidiary, NEOENERGIA, operates. Electricians make up approximately 80% of the company’s workforce and their role requires extensive training (~600 hours). Women’s interest in this career has been low, mainly due to social stereotypes. To address this, the company launched an electrician school exclusively for women. This free training course, conducted by recognized technical education institutions and fully funded by the company, equips women with the skills they need to pursue a career as electrical distribution network electricians upon completion. Impact highlights  –Female representation in the annual hiring of electricians increased from 1.7% in 2019 to 36.4% in 2024 (as of July).  –76% of graduates of the training programme have secured stable employment with a full benefits package (including health and dental insurance, childcare and school care, and life insurance). –1,015 women have been trained through this programme. –Share of women graduates of the company’s mixed electrician school increased from 0% in 2013 to 3.8% 2024 (as of July). 18 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 202518