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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"Gender diversity isn't just a question of ethics, it's a performance choice. Results are not achieved in a year: they are built over time. That's precisely why our criteria assess both figures and concrete practices. We value companies that truly transform their HR processes.

Quote source

  • Industry: Energy
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Telecommunications
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Water, waste management and energy services
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Automotive equipment
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Electrical components and equipment
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Personal care products
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Banking
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Banking
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Media agency
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Hospitality
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Luxury
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Professional and technical services
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Clothing and accessories
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Wines and spirits
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Electrical components and equipment
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Real estate
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Insurance
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Professional support services
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Software
    Headquarters: France

2025 ranking

  • Industry: Food products
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Luxury
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Oil and gas company
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: IT services
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Aerospace & Defense
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Construction
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Telecommunications
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Building materials
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Banking
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Defense
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Automotive
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Financial management
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Construction, telecommunications
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Industrial and medical gases
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Medical supplies
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Aerospace
    Headquarters: France

  • Industry: Semiconductors
    Headquarters: Switzerland

  • Industry: Healthcare provider
    Headquarters: Luxembourg

  • Industry: Steel industry
    Head office: Luxembourg

  • Industry: Automotive
    Headquarters: England

Methodology

The Barometer L'Importante-Arba Barometer of CAC40 companies at January 1, 2025 was based on data available in online URDs in 2024.


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.