Metinvest has been included in Forbes’ 2026 ranking of the world’s best companies for women. The Group is the only Ukrainian company on the 400-strong list.
Forbes compiled the ranking in partnership with international research firm Statista. It features companies from a range of industries that achieved the highest scores in the study.
The organisers surveyed around 120,000 women in more than 36 countries, collecting and analysing over 800,000 data points. Respondents assessed their employers anonymously through independent online panels. Researchers also examined publicly available information about the companies. The assessment considered three main criteria: employer reputation and female employees’ experiences, public perceptions of the companies, and the representation of women in leadership positions.
Metinvest ranked 361st. This recognition is particularly significant in the mining and metals industry, which has traditionally been male-dominated because of challenging working conditions and the physical demands of many roles.
The Group provides women with opportunities for professional development. Women are increasingly taking on roles traditionally held by men and helping to maintain operations at Metinvest’s facilities during the full-scale war in Ukraine, while around 8,500 of the Group’s employees are serving in Ukraine’s defence forces.
Women currently account for around 30% of Metinvest’s workforce. They work as electricians, operators of pelletising machines, dredgers, cranes and conveyors, and drivers of heavy mining equipment.
At Metinvest, decisions on recruitment, pay and promotion are based on professional competence and performance, regardless of gender. This principle is enshrined in the Group’s Human Resources Management Policy.
Women can train for new roles, gain further qualifications, develop leadership skills and pursue technical education at Metinvest Polytechnic. The Group supports their aspirations for professional development and career progression: women hold a quarter of middle and senior management positions at Metinvest.
