Gender pay gap report

Gas Networks Ireland continues to make progress with regards to reducing our gender pay gap. “People are at the heart of our business, and we need to continue to attract, retain and develop the best people if we are to realise a fully decarbonised network by 2045 as envisaged in our Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network document.”

Our people strategy focuses on attracting, retaining, and developing talent to deliver a fully decarbonised network. To achieve this, we have implemented many initiatives, including a hybrid working model, extensive learning and development programmes, Graduate and Apprentice programmes and the introduction of progressive policies. The diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) programme, ibelong, has driven changes in recruitment, selection processes, and learning initiatives. Employee resource groups have been established, and continue to grow, becoming an integral part of our business. Overall, our strong culture and commitment to our people is key to our success and future ambition.

This year we received the Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the Year Award for our pioneering Female Development Programme, which aims to increase the percentage of women within the organisation’s senior management team to 40% and beyond. The programme encompasses classroom-based learning, self-directed learning, coaching and mentorship resulting in a strong, supportive network of female colleagues across all levels of the business. We support and encourage an interest in STEAM subjects to increase the number of younger females, in particular, continuing these subjects following completion of post primary education.

We will continue to work towards addressing the gaps in Gas Networks Ireland from a gender perspective ensuring a fair, equitable and inclusive organisation where all of our female colleagues have the supports available to progress and have opportunities to fully utilise their talent and positive contribution