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March update

March 6, 2026

Industry updates  EDI ‘belief gap’ reflected in digital exclusion, report finds There is a significant ‘belief gap’ between the commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles and their practical implementation in the energy sector’s digital design processes, according to new research from the IGNITE Network+ working with Cranfield University. The project, Navigating EDI Complexity,… Read more

February update

February 5, 2026

Industry updates  WiN UK opens doors to military services Women in Nuclear UK (WiN UK) has pledged to ensure fair treatment and meaningful support to those that have or continue to serve in the military by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. WiN UK has been awarded the Bronze Award under the Ministry of Defence’s Employer… Read more

End-of-year update

December 16, 2025

Industry updates  “Inclusion is not an optional extra”: E.ON launches 2025 Inclusion report E.ON has published its 2025 Inclusion Report outlining how inclusion, colleague wellbeing and equitable opportunity are playing a central role in transforming its business and the UK energy sector. The Powering Belonging report details the company’s efforts to grow colleague networks, apprenticeship… Read more

October update

October 31, 2025

Industry updates  Energize Mentorship Club reopens Energyz Black has launched the second cohort of its Energize Mentorship Club – an initiative designed to connect energy and sustainability professionals with emerging talents from ethnic minority backgrounds. The programme will provide tailored mentorship to 12 individuals to support their professional development and leadership growth.  Learn more.  Clean Energy Jobs Plan Earlier this month, the… Read more

Bumper update

September 22, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world.  Industry updates  2025 Inclusion Measurement Framework open now!  This year’s Inclusion Measurement Framework (IMF) is now open for companies to register until Friday 24 October. Run by Energy & Utility Skills, alongside The Equal Group, the IMF measures inclusion across the themes of Leadership, Attraction and… Read more

September update

September 3, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world.  Industry updates  2025 Pride in Energy survey results  The findings of this year’s Pride in Energy survey are now out. Unfortunately, it reveals concerns about the impact of the ‘culture war’ relating to LGBTQIA+ rights and protections, on top of continuing high levels of discrimination and… Read more

Summer update

August 12, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world.  Industry updates Volunteer with Energyz Black  Energyz Black is now welcoming passionate volunteers to join our mission of advancing equity, innovation, and opportunity in the UK energy sector. With a thriving community of over 600 members and a rapidly growing platform, we offer a range of… Read more

New data highlights progress and gaps in energy sector’s EDI journey 

July 15, 2025

Today, ahead of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Energy Conference, the UK energy industry unveils the results of two sector-wide EDI surveys: the Health Index and Inclusion Measurement Framework.  The TIDE Health Index, kindly supported by Cognician, is an initiative that enables organisations in the energy industry to anonymously benchmark their EDI maturity,… Read more

May update

June 6, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world. Industry updates Pride in Energy survey  Pride month is here and Pride in Energy is asking for those within the LGBTQI+ community and allies within the energy sector to provide vital feedback for its annual survey.  It’s open throughout June and will take you just a… Read more

April update

May 8, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world. Industry updates Barriers to LGBTQ+ career progression Pride in Leadership has published its latest report looking at barriers to LGBTQ+ career progression in the UK. The report offers actionable recommendations for employers, policymakers, recruiters and the LGBTQ+ community itself. Read more. Shout out to Kat Parsons,… Read more

March update

April 8, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world.  Industry updates  Health Index opens  The 2025 Health Index is now open! By participating, you’ll gain valuable insight into your workplace’s inclusivity, identify key strengths and areas for growth, and play an active role in driving meaningful change across the industry.  Registered companies should have recieved… Read more

February Update

February 25, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world. Industry updates Health Index registrations open This year’s Health Index – an initiative run by TIDE to help companies improve their equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices – is now open for registrations! The Index not only provides businesses with a clear picture of their EDI… Read more

Energy sector invited to register for EDI Health Index

February 4, 2025

The energy industry is being urged to take part in this year’s health index – an initiative run by TIDE (Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy) – to help companies improve their equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices. The Index not only provides businesses with a clear picture of their EDI maturity but also helps… Read more

January Update

January 23, 2025

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world. Industry updates Women in Utilities Awards nominations open Nominations for this year’s Women in Utilities Awards are now open! This award event is a pioneering tribute to the remarkable achievements of women in the utilities sector and the organisations and individuals that champion them. Entry deadline… Read more

Winter Update

December 12, 2024

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world. In this issue: Industry updates Dhara Vyas features in POWERful Women’s quickfire questions Energy UK’s newly appointed CEO Dhara Vyas has been interviewed by POWERful Women. To mark its 10th anniversary, POWERful Women asked Dhara 10 quickfire questions about her life, likes and advice she’d give… Read more

October Update

October 17, 2024

Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world. In this issue: Industry updates Mentoring for underrepresented groups in energy research To support researchers in the energy sector from underrepresented and minority backgrounds, the IGNITE Network+ has announced its 2025 mentoring programme. Advance your career and grow your network as a part of a small… Read more