Brussels, March 6 2025 – VINCI Energies in Belgium is once again strengthening its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness with the fifth edition of the ‘Women in Technology’ campaign. A total of more than 70 female employees participated in the initiative that breaks down stereotypes and highlights female talent in the technology and energy sector. The goal? To attract more women into traditionally male-dominated sectors, creating a more balanced work environment.

The campaign emphasizes the importance of equal opportunities in the workplace, regardless of gender, orientation, religion or origin, and puts a female colleague in the spotlight each month through VINCI Energies’ website and social media channels. Fabrice Montesi, Managing Director of VINCI Energies Belgium Building Solutions says, “We continue to invest in the ‘Women in Technology’ campaign. We were one of the pioneers and are proud to see that other organizations and federations are also following this lead. A gender balance between women and men is crucial for a stronger sector.”

Testimonials and networking moments
The strength of the ‘Women in Technology’ campaign lies in the personal stories of the participants, such as “My father taught me about electricity from a very young age and it was the most natural experience in the world” or “I never found it strange to be the only woman around, but just pursued my own interests”. They show that women in the technology sector can not only be successful, but also role models for future generations. The overall message of the participants is clear: “At VINCI Energies, the sky is the limit”. In addition, each semester the participants get the chance to meet each other during an exclusive walking lunch. This not only provides them with a platform to share experiences, but also allows them to motivate and inspire other women. Each event ends with a company visit, during which one of the participants presents a project and thus passes on her knowledge.

Integrated approach

Diversity is an every day job for VINCI Energies. In addition to the campaign, VINCI Energies is taking other concrete steps to promote workplace diversity in traditionally male occupations such as industrial automation, energy, transportation and communications infrastructure, building technology, fire protection and facilities services. For example, the company adjusted the wording of job vacancies to make them as inclusive as possible. An initiative was also launched to purchase custom work clothes for female employees, as traditional work clothes are tailored to male sizes and shapes. The company aims to have at least 30% female managers and 30% women on executive boards by 2030.

Initiatives and acknowledgements

VINCI Energies also supports several initiatives such as the Womenpreneur Space, the first dedicated Brussels employment hub of Womenpreneur, an association that supports women in entrepreneurship in the technology world. There women are trained in e-jobs, cybersecurity and digital skills. It also recently handed out the Womenpreneur & VINCI Energies Award 2024 to Valérie Willems, a young female engineering graduate. This award, now in its second edition, recognizes and encourages female talent in scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical (STEM) fields.

These efforts do not go unnoticed. In recent years, VINCI Energies has received several awards for its diversity policy. Among others, the company was awarded the diversity label of the Brussels-Capital Region, the Bold Champion Award from Veuve Clicquot and the X² Gender Equivalent Approved Enterprise quality certificate. These recognitions confirm that diversity and inclusiveness are structurally embedded in the corporate strategy.

“At VINCI Energies, we believe that diversity is an engine for innovation and growth. We are actively committed to creating a working environment where everyone, regardless of gender or background, has equal opportunities to develop themselves professionally,” concludes Luc Clabout, Managing Director of VINCI Energies Belgium Industry, Infra & ICT.