{"id":21142,"date":"2024-09-12T12:54:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vatgas.hemsida.eu\/2024\/09\/12\/vatgas-sverige-is-granted-sek-1-2-million-from-the-equality-authority\/"},"modified":"2024-12-21T23:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T23:47:28","slug":"vatgas-sverige-is-granted-sek-1-2-million-from-the-equality-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vatgas.se\/en\/2024\/09\/12\/vatgas-sverige-is-granted-sek-1-2-million-from-the-equality-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"V\u00e4tgas Sverige is granted SEK 1.2 million from the Equality Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Promoting gender equality in the hydrogen industry<\/h2>\n\n

V\u00e4tgas Sweden, the leading national trade association for renewable hydrogen, is proud to announce that it has received a grant of SEK 1.2 million to promote gender equality within the growing hydrogen industry. The initiative is in line with the government’s goals for gender equality and aims to create significant changes in a traditionally male-dominated sector. PowerCell Group, Siemens Energy, Vattenfall AB and Lhyfe Sweden are partners in the project. <\/p>\n\n

“The project is highly innovative and has very good conditions to contribute knowledge of value to the development of gender equality work with its research connection”.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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The Equality Authority<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

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Fair distribution of power and influence<\/h2>\n\n

The project’s main goal is to ensure a fair distribution of power and influence, by increasing women’s representation in the hydrogen industry. As a central part of the green energy sector, the hydrogen industry is facing rapid growth and innovation. By focusing on this new and expanding area, V\u00e4tgas Sweden aims to challenge traditional gender roles and inspire a more diversified workforce. <\/p>\n\n

Increased female representation<\/h2>\n\n

The project will work for increased equality in several central areas:<\/p>\n\n