Bord Gáis Reports Gender Pay Gap in Favor of Women
Bord Gáis Energy Reports Gender Pay gap in Favor of Women
Irish energy provider Bord Gáis Energy has announced a gender pay gap in favor of women, marking a notable milestone in its diversity and inclusion efforts.
The company’s 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report reveals a -2% median gender pay gap in favor of women,with a mean gender pay gap of -1.7% also favoring women. This achievement is attributed to a surge in the number of women in senior management roles.
Bord Gáis Energy exceeded its 2022 goal of having at least 40% women in senior roles, with women now holding 44% of these positions. The executive team boasts an impressive 60% female representation.
“We are pleased with the progress we have made,” said Kerry McConnell, CFO at Bord Gáis Energy. “However, we are not complacent about either gender balance or other areas of diversity among our colleagues, and will continue to build towards parity and inclusion at all levels.”
While celebrating this success, the company acknowledges the need for further progress.
“We know, such as, that we need to encourage more women into the engineering and technician roles at Bord Gáis, as these are areas that have been more traditionally male in the past,” McConnell added.
Bord Gáis Energy has set a target of 30% of apprentice roles to be filled by women by 2030, up from its current 19%.
Managing Director Dave Kirwan expressed his delight with the results, stating, “I am delighted to report that our median pay gap is close to parity this year at -2.0% in favor of women.”
He emphasized the company’s commitment to attracting more women into traditionally male-dominated roles,especially in trades.Bord Gáis Energy’s commitment to gender parity reflects a broader trend in corporate America, where companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Breaking Barriers: Bord Gáis Energy Achieves Gender Pay Gap in Favor of Women
NewsDirectory3.com Interviews Kerry McConnell, CFO at Bord Gáis Energy
NewsDirectory3: Bord Gáis Energy has made headlines with its 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report revealing a -2% median gender pay gap in favor of women. Can you elaborate on the factors contributing to this achievement?
Kerry McConnell: We’re incredibly proud of this milestone. It reflects our dedicated focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. A key driver has been the significant increase in women in senior management roles. We exceeded our 2022 target of 40%, with women now holding 44% of these positions. Our executive team even boasts a remarkable 60% female depiction.
NewsDirectory3: This is indeed impressive progress. What strategies have Bord Gáis Energy implemented to achieve such a result?
kerry McConnell: We’ve implemented a multi-faceted approach. This includes targeted recruitment initiatives, leadership development programs specifically designed for women, and a culture that actively champions diversity and inclusion at all levels.
NewsDirectory3: Despite this success, bord Gáis Energy acknowledges the need for further progress. what are the next steps?
Kerry McConnell: While we celebrate this accomplishment, we are committed to ongoing improvement.
We recognize the need to encourage more women into traditionally male-dominated roles, particularly in engineering and technician fields. We’ve set a target of 30% of apprentice roles to be filled by women by 2030.
NewsDirectory3: Bord Gáis Energy’s commitment to gender parity reflects a broader trend in corporate Ireland. What message does this send to other organizations?
Kerry McConnell: We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just ethical imperatives but also key drivers of business success.We encourage other companies to prioritize these values and actively work towards creating workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.