Gender progress in UK energy sector stalls at board level

Progress towards gender balance in the UK energy sector has stalled and in some areas reversed, according to new analysis from POWERful Women.The Annual State of the Nation 2026 report shows female representation on the boards of the UK’s top 100 energy companies has edged up to 31% from 30% last year.
However, 22 boards removed at least one woman in the past 12 months, up from just five the previous year, and the number of all-male boards has risen from 12 to 13.The report highlights a g