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Diversity and inclusion are key elements for the development of standards. They help create a world where everyone is represented regardless of race or gender.
To reduce inequalities, ISO is making the call for more women’s voices in standardization.

Bridging the gap by 2030

In 2020, we surveyed our members and technical community to build a picture of women’s participation in standardization committees. By establishing these benchmarks, we can continue to address gaps in a meaningful way.

Discover the ways that we’re accelerating change and helping to create a world that works for everyone.

Supporting gender equality through standardization #ISOGenderAction #sdg5

Women’s involvement in standardization roles

Men’s participation in standardization is twice as high as women’s.

Data by region (pdf)

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Sectors and gender

In all sectors, men outnumber women, in most cases by more than 20 %.

Energy

Energy

Freight, packaging and distribution

Freight, packaging and distribution

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineering

IT, graphics and photography

IT, graphics and photography

Transport

Transport

Food and agriculture

Transport

Business management and innovation

Transport

Sustainability and environment

Sustainability and environment

Health

Health

Chemicals

Chemicals

Building and construction

Building and construction

Horizontal subjects

Horizontal subjects

Non‐metallic materials

Non‐metallic materials

Ores and metals

Ores and metals

Security, safety and risk

Security, safety and risk

Services

Services

Special technologies

Special technologies

Others

Others