The insights and discussion offered key learnings and takeaways for Pembina and other government, industry and civil society groups working in energy policy and planning. [...] Understand how the Pembina Institute and other actors in government, industry and civil society can begin to address the socio-economic elements of climate change and the energy transition 2. [...] 5 Invest in, support and promote gender-neutral parental leave policies and supports in energy sector workplaces Culture and leadership development in energy sector environments 6 Set quotas or targets to increase representation of women and gender-diverse people in the energy sector, especially in leadership — a 30% target is the minimum; 50% is the goal. [...] As a place to start, they articulated the need for mechanisms to enable women to access jobs and on-the-job training; affordable care for children and others to take the responsibility off women; and gender-neutral parental leave. [...] Lessons learned and next steps The advice and feedback we received from the conversations solidified the importance of integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into energy policy and planning work.
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