Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion, a strategic priority for sustainable growth
Social action Diversity Integration
Our society has changed enormously in recent years. We live in an increasingly global world, where different cultures, races, genders and identities are ever more closely connected. And everyone's needs should all be covered equally. Iberdrola has been carrying out strategic actions to ensure diversity and inclusion for its workers, customers and suppliers, and to progress toward being a more diverse and inclusive society in all the countries where we are present.
Iberdrola obtained EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) certification in June 2024. More particularly, the organisation has obtained the second level of certification, EDGE Move, which indicates that it is not only committed to gender equality, but that it has adopted concrete measures to achieve this commitment. Furthermore, this certification highlights that equitable practices have been sustainably integrated into the organisation and are a key strategic area for its future success.
"Receiving this certification is further proof of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, which we have been promoting for decades among our over 40,000 employees; and also outside the company through initiatives such as promoting women's sports."
Iberdrola Group’s Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán
Our progress towards a more just and egalitarian society
Iberdrola looks upon diversity and inclusion as strategic priorities for sustainable growth and we set out to oversee that these values are upheld both within the company and in our relationships with third parties.
Access the PDF version of the Diversity and Inclusion Report 2023.
That's why we have an innovative Diversity and Inclusion and Anti-Harassment Policy that includes best international practices and, since then, we have made significant progress with our employees, customers, suppliers and society in general, as explained annually in our Diversity and Inclusion Report 2023 [PDF].
"Over the last 20 years, we have doubled the percentage of women in our workforce, we have more than 90 nationalities among our employees and our goal is to continue to advance along this path to contribute to a more inclusive and diverse world and, therefore, a fairer world for everyone."
Ignacio Galán, Executive chairman of Iberdrola Group
At Iberdrola we promote diversity, equity and inclusion through initiatives focused on talent, culture, customer and social contribution, supporting everyone to truly be themselves, collaborating with our employees and other stakeholders to deliver an inclusive, innovative and sustainable energy future for all.
We are increasingly promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives that go beyond the boundaries of the company.
Employees of Iberdrola España gather in Madrid under the slogan: Diversity is energy!
Employees of Iberdrola España meet in Bilbao under the slogan: Aniztasuna energía da!
Avangrid employees and their families during the Yankees Pride Game in the United States.
International Pride Day event held at the offices in Maine, United States.
Neoenergia employees meet to discuss diversity in celebration of International Pride Day.
The Group maintains an explicit commitment against discrimination on any grounds and has procedures in place to prevent discrimination based on gender, age, disability, origin or any other condition or characteristic of a person that is unrelated to the requirements of the job.
Iberdrola’s Diversity and Inclusion Report
2023
Committed to the diversity and inclusion of our workforce
- 93 nationalities
- +4.5 % than last year
- +740 disabled people in the workforce
- +5.4 % than last year
4 generations
Distribution by professional category
In %
Leadership positions
Qualified technicians
Professional trades and support staff
- Baby boomers
- Generation X
- Millenials
- Generation Z
Distribution by gender
- 24 % women
- 76 % men
- Boards of Directors
- 43 % women
- 57 % men
- Relevant positions ⁽¹⁾
- 28 % women
- 72 % men
- Positions of responsibility ⁽²⁾
- 34 % women
- 66 % men
⁽¹⁾ Leadership positions and other positions reporting to the Board of Directors or its committees.
⁽²⁾ They include technical levels all the way up to senior positions.
We have implemented countless initiatives to support diverse groups within our community
We have more than 20 affinity employee networks + 5,000 members participating in them.
We serve the community
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+ 20,000 volunteers in the International Corporate Volunteering Programme
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90 % of 2023 purchasing decisions involve sustainable suppliers
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+ 2,201 scholarships and educational incentives awarded + 12 % than last year
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+ 1,000 students in our internship programme
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80 training and research projects
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+ 622,000 people benefited directly from social action initiatives
Data taken from “Iberdrola’s Diversity and Inclusion Report 2023”
Our global strategy for diversity and inclusion
Culture
Promoting an inclusive culture through leadership training, collective awareness-raising and positive communication. We promote diversity and inclusion through:
Robust governance model
Collective awareness-raising
Positive and constant communication
Leadership development
Affinity groups
Talent
Inclusive talent management that promotes equal access to opportunities and enables the development and growth of everyone in the company. We promote diversity and inclusion through:
HR processes under diversity criteria
Internal and international mobility
Training and development
Knowledge transfer
Representativeness and inclusion of minorities
Preparation of young professionals for the market
Flexibility and reconciliation measures
Customers
To promote and highlight, together with our current and future clients, the organisation's commitment to diversity and the inclusive services offered. We promote diversity and inclusion through:
Increased accessibility for customers with disabilities
Targeted initiatives for vulnerable customers
Promoting energy access
Social contribution
Actively influence our environment to contribute to bring about real change towards a more sustainable future and a fairer society. We promote diversity and inclusion through:
Boosting STEM careers
Volunteering for vulnerable groups
Contribution of the Foundations
Incentive for inclusive practices (suppliers)
Sports sponsorship
Diversity and inclusion in the countries in which we operate
We promote diversity (gender, generational, functional and cultural diversity at work) and inclusion through accessibility and innovation in our facilities, products and services. Together with our partners in the countries where we operate, we ensure that we provide everyone with an environment free of barriers, both structural and social. Learn about some of the plans and actions carried out in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico and Brazil, as well as in the more than 20 countries that we coordinate at Iberdrola Internacional:
Spain
In Spain, we work to create value in the communities in which we operate. Ensuring inclusion and diversity among employees, customers and suppliers is one of our priorities; and therefore, we implement a series of measures to promote them.
United Kingdom
ScottishPower is an innovative and inclusive organisation where people feel valued and inspired to develop, which moves towards equal pay and work-life balance, and collaborates with communities through partnerships with institutions.
United States
AVANGRID focuses its efforts on creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Its diversity and inclusion initiatives are fundamentally linked to three values: sustainability, agility and collaboration.
Mexico
At Iberdrola Mexico, diversity and inclusion are strategic priorities for sustainable growth and cross-cutting pillars of our activity.
Brazil
Neoenergia believes that in order to create a positive impact on society it is essential to bring people with different profiles, ideas and cultures together in the workplace. We bet in the generation of creative, innovative, diverse and inclusive teams.
Iberdrola International
Iberdrola International coordinates the Group's activities in over 20 countries, which makes us a team proud of our global, intercultural and heterogeneous identity – carrying out strategic actions to ensure diversity and inclusion.
Our alliances and recognition in diversity and inclusion
Iberdrola has numerous alliances with international institutions and educational entities in order to maximise the positive impact of its actions and promote diversity and inclusion. So, for example, the company maintains alliances with:
UN Women
European Round Table (ERT)
The company has also resolved to maintain its presence in the major international sustainable development indices, such as:
EDGE MOVE (Workplace Gender Equity)
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Workforce Disclosure Initiative
Global 100
Equilieap
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
At the Iberdrola Group, we have various policies that prevent discrimination.
Multicultural teams
We encourage the creation of teams with different cultures and locations.
We promote responsible management
We integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.