Diversity along the value chain - building a sustainable workforce for the energy transition

[justify]The global energy transition holds immense promise — driving economic growth, energy independence, and sustainable energy access for all. Yet, to meet the COP28 pledge to triple renewable capacity by 2030, we need the people to plan, build and operate it. A skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce is the backbone of a truly sustainable energy future.[/justify]
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[h4][color=windowtext]However, the green economy faces an urgent skills gap. Without tapping into a broader and more inclusive talent pool, progress toward the transition will slow — or even stall. Diversity across genders, communities, and regions is not only essential for innovation and fair representation — it also strengthens resilience and transparency along critical material and technology supply chains. Inclusive value chains can help ensure that the old inequalities of the fossil era are not reproduced and new opportunities for women and underrepresented groups are created. Here, first movers from the private sector can play a decisive role by embedding gender equality and responsible business conduct across their operations and supply chains, setting new market standards for the sector.[/color][/h4]

Join us to explore how diversity can drive the renewable industry forward — from empowering local communities to building robust, future-ready industrial ecosystems.
As part of the program, UN Women and the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) will launch the Global Supply Chain Coalition (GSCC) – a new initiative supported by the German Federal Government. The GSCC aims to strengthen private sector resilience and sustainability by advancing gender equality throughout global supply chains.