The chemical industry is falling short on supporting women

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Unless barriers are broken down, the future of the industry is unsustainable

A white female professional expressed frustration at being the only woman in the room. A woman of colour pointed out that she wasn’t even there, and LGBTQ+ colleagues echoed similar sentiments. A new mother who faced significant challenges after returning from only a month of maternity leave was too overwhelmed to be in the conversation.