On the occasion of 2022 International Women’s Day, WISTA Norway President, Siri Sundal Shield, highlights the important challenges facing the maritime industry and invites leaders to take action by signing the ‘WISTA Norway 40 by 30 pledge’.
Gender equality is UN sustainability goal number 5 and a goal well within the grasp of many maritime organisations. The current percentage of women in leading positions in the maritime industry in Norway is a mere 15%, compared to other industries such as health (47%) and finance (29%).
The 40 by 30 pledge is a straightforward symbol of commitment whereby companies agree to promote diversity in the maritime industry by striving towards increasing the share of women in leading positions in their organisation to 40% within 2030.
Signatories of campaign include so far: The Norwegian Shipowners Association, Norled, The Norwegian Maritime Authority, Grieg Star, Norwegian Hull Club, Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi.
