Diversity & Inclusion Award
Identifying employers that are leading the way in ensuring their workforce is reflective of the breadth of society and that every person can see a path to success. This award celebrates innovative approaches to increasing diversity and eliminating barriers to inclusion.
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Identifying employers that are leading the way in ensuring their workforce is reflective of the breadth of society and that every person can see a path to success. This award celebrates innovative approaches to increasing diversity and eliminating barriers to inclusion.
E.ON Next - Diversity and Inclusion
Energy is central to people’s lives, and with that comes an incredible responsibility.
By creating an environment wherein everyone is respected, valued and feels a sense of belonging, we will collectively take on this responsibility for our customers through our lived experiences and understanding.
We believe we’re all responsible for creating an inclusive working environment, whether that’s the UK Board, our wider leadership team, colleagues helping customers with their energy needs, or innovating and delivering sustainable solutions, businesses and communities: we all have an important role to play.
ElectraLink - EDI at ElectraLink
ElectraLink is its people, and our data-driven approach towards our work and colleagues drives a culture of innovation, collaboration, and open communication. Over the past twelve months, major policy changes including the introduction of gender-neutral "parenternity" leave, renewing a four-day working week, and company-wide diversity data collection have contributed to creating a more inclusive workplace for all. The employee-led equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) Forum facilitates change, combining colleague feedback gathered through multiple channels with data-informed focus areas to run celebratory and educational events throughout the year.
Energia Group - Allyship@Work
"We want to be recognised as being a great place to work where people feel they can be themselves" - Energia Group
Energia Group are committed to maintaining a work environment that respects all individuals and promotes real inclusion at every opportunity throughout the organisation.
Energia Group is committed to being an organisation that recognises the value of diversity among staff, and where all staff feel included and valued, irrespective and indeed because of, their uniqueness.
We support and value our staff for who they are and the work they contribute to the organisation, promoting an understanding of diversity of thinking.
Northumbrian Water - WiSTEM (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Northumbrian Water Groups (NWG) WiSTEM (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) network, aims to help women in their careers and encourage them to become mentors to girls in STEM. The network has focused on creating collaboration and supporting young women in their careers, and has already resulted in increased applications and subsequent successful recruitment into STEM operational management roles.
By connecting and empowering women in STEM, NWG's WiSTEM network paves the way for future generations by inspiring, encouraging, and creating opportunities for women to thrive in these fields. Our members serve as guiding lights, fostering inclusivity, diversity, and innovation.
So Energy - People Team
So Energy have made significant strides in improving their diversity and belonging efforts in 2024. Through partnerships with organisations like Code for Girls, Circl, Mind, and Oxford's Women in Leadership Programme, they've driven change both internally and for future generations of leaders. They focused on updating their people policies to go beyond regulatory requirements and be more inclusive of their employees from all walks of life and in all life stages. They expanded their Affinity Group network to reach four groups total, and planned their annual events taking an intentionally inclusive approach to help drive a sense of belong.
TotalEnergies Gas & Power - Twice Network
The Women's network 'TWICE' is responsible for developing, promoting, and implementing strategies that empower and elevate women to achieve their full potential. We believe that, especially in the energy industry, there is a need for an increased number of well rounded, female role models who will inspire the next generation and at the same time illustrate that women must take the lead in their own lives to achieve their full potential. All of this is targeted through open discussion, showing support for one another, sharing honestly our experiences, and having a collective voice to influence decision makers within our organisation.
Utilita Energy - Better together at Utilita
Every day 1,500 Utilita employees set to work knowing they are carrying the most important piece of kit - their own moral compass. Empowered with a sense of belonging and autonomy to do the right thing by the households they serve, Utilita employees give their all every day.
Recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' three years in a row, Utilita's multi-awarded diversity and inclusion programme has become a mainstay of the organisation's approach to recruitment, employment and training, setting an industry standard that is world class.