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Target goals for a more diverse workforce
For 2025, the United Nations Women’s Day theme is "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment" - a call for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind.
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Arendals Fossekompani supports this mission and believes that diversity makes us stronger. We are a global company empowered by a diverse workforce of more than 2500 employees from 24 countries. Diversity and inclusion are one of our focus areas and we still have a way to go.
In 2021, we defined specific goals for gender equality, applicable for the Group of Arendals Fossekompani companies.
At year-end 2024, there were:
- 24% women in C-suite positions. The same percentage in 2023. Target: 50% by 2027
- 19% women in the total workforce. A 2% decrease from 21% in 2023. Target: 30% by 2027
- We have been Equal Workplace certified since 2022
At our headquarters located in Arendal, Norway, there were:
- 50% women in total workforce
- 38% women in C-suite positions
“Our company’s history in hydropower and investment has been an important part of our legacy. Fortunately, we have seen growth in diversity and gender equality within these industries, and Arendals Fossekompani is committed to making sure this positive momentum continues to create more opportunities for a wider and more diverse workforce,” says Chief Sustainability Officer, Ingunn Ettestøl.
For more details about the United Nations Women’s Day observances, look here.