GOGLA, with Distill Inclusion, conducted a research study to examine how Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) companies can build gender-inclusive practices that effectively serve women’s energy needs while developing sustainable business models.

The report examines the unique roles women play across key value chains in PURE markets, and the barriers that are preventing women from accessing and benefiting from these life-changing energy technologies.

We worked closely with three leading PURE companies in the cooling, milling and irrigation sectors to identify what successful gender-inclusive businesses look like, and define strategies to help other PURE companies build gender-smart business models.

Through this study we have outlined a series of customer personas to help companies understand who they can reach, and how they can best meet their energy and service needs.

Companies are also advised to adopt gender-disaggregated KPIs from the recommended list, to help them analyse their customers, evaluate needs and measure operational improvements.

Finally, the report makes recommendations for other sector stakeholders such as governments and funders, to ensure that the policy and enabling environment supports meaningful action from companies. 

Learn more about how women engage with PURE solutions and recommendations to improve operations and advance toward a gender-forward sector that fuels sustainable and responsible growth.