Equality Initiative Ambassador:
Loreto Rivera Torteroglio

Why advancing Women in Energy is so important

The energy sector has made remarkable progress in the last years in the incorporation of woman, however is still in debt. Closing this gap is more vital now than ever as allowing for integration of diverse gender, ways of thinking, and experiences are key to face the world´s challenges towards a clean energy transition, the decarbonization process and the economic impacts that the Coronavirus pandemic will have worldwide.  We will need innovative, ingenious, creative and inclusive solutions to face these new challenges and this means acting now to have a greater participation from a diverse and effective talent pool.  We must create suitable environments for women that are at home taking care of their beloved ones and for engaging new talent. Let’s learn from the pandemic: there are flexible ways of work that can promote and boost the participation of women in the energy sector.”

Energy Field

• Renewable Energy Sources

Sector

• Business Enterprise

Languages

• English
• Spanish

I'm offering the following support for the Equality Initiative

• Promote C3E International Awards opportunities
• Participate in the review and winner selection process of the C3E International Awards
• Communicate about events or achievements on C3E International’s social media, write blogs and website
• Provide information on gender policies or data on the participation of women in their workplace
• Promote the Equal by 30 Campaign
• Recruit new signatories for the Equal by 30 Campaign
• Champion C3E International by speaking publicly and privately
• Organize C3E International regional events, policy circles and/or locally arranged small group meetings

I'm offering the following support to female students and professionals transitioning to or starting out in the clean energy field

• Launch a networking or a matching/mentorship program through a virtual platform
• Provide advice on job applications or how to get into or rise in clean energy
• Collect and share information on best practices
• Share how to gain experience and increase leadership in their sector, and/or
• Develop a career toolkit or other useful resource.