L'Importante-Arba barometer
Ranking of women's representation in the CAC 40
Why this barometer?
The L'Importante-Arba Barometer reflects the impact of gender equality policies through gender representation, pay equity, the presence of women in strategic positions, the implementation of ambitious policies, and the level of corporate culture supporting gender equality.
It was designed to go beyond simple representation of women and men IN executive committees. The idea was also to analyze the roles held by women: Do they have positions with real strategic influence? We also examined the companies' D&I objectives and ambitions to determine whether gender balance is treated as a strategic priority or merely a formality.
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Industry: Energy
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Industry: Telecommunications
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Industry: Hospitality
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Industry: Automotive equipment
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Industry: Wines and spirits
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Industry: Banking
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Industry: Personal care products
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Industry: Media agency
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Industry: Luxury
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Industry: Water, waste management and energy services
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Industry: Electrical components and equipment
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Industry: Banking
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Industry: Media content and communications
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Industry: Pharmaceuticals
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Industry: Oil and gas company
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Industry: Food
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Industry: Luxury
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Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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Industry: Electrical components and equipment
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Industry: Banking
Headquarters: France
2024 ranking
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Industry: Software
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Industry: Telecommunications
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Industry: Clothing and accessories
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Industry: Insurance
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Industry: Construction
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Industry: IT services
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Industry: Construction, telecommunications
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Industry: Automotive
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Industry: Defense
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Industry: Industrial and medical gases
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Industry: Professional support services
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Industry: Building materials
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Industry: Real estate
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Industry: Medical supplies
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Industry: Financial management
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Industry: Automotive
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Industry: Aerospace
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Industry: Healthcare provider
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Industry: Semiconductors
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Industry: Steel industry
Head office: Luxembourg
Methodology
The Barometer L'Importante-Arba Barometer of CAC40 companies at January 1, 2024 was based on data available in online URDs in 2023.
The L'Importante-Arba Barometer assesses 15 criteria, in addition to the “classic” ones such as the presence of a female CEO or Managing Director, gender representation on the executive committee and board of directors, and the Penicaud Index. Our barometer goes further by examining:
- Within executive committees, the representation of women in key leadership positions, distinguishing P&L and business roles from so-called support functions (HR, communication, legal).
- Within Boards of Directors, the representation of women in key positions, particularly as chairs of compensation, nomination, and audit committees.
- Taking into account the PENICAUD Index across all group entities, with particular attention to the often-overlooked area of top-level compensation.
- Incorporating measurable targets for gender equality.
- Concrete action on initiatives to promote paternity leave and combat sexism.