News in 2026

July update

July 7, 2026

TIDE would like to thank everyone that joined the EDI in Energy Conference both in person and online. The 2026 event brought together even more partners from across energy to reflect the diversity of lived experiences and skills from the industry – our thanks to the Energy Institute, Energy Networks Association, Energy UK, Offshore Energies… Read more

New industry data shows energy sector progress on inclusion may be stagnating

June 24, 2026

New industry-wide data released today ahead of the EDI in Energy Conference shows that while the UK energy sector has continued to strengthen many of the policies and practices that support equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), progress has slowed, and in some cases declined, with significant challenges around accountability, workforce data and representation remaining. The… Read more

Speakers announced for this year’s CPD-accredited EDI in Energy Conference

June 3, 2026

Chief executives and senior leaders will join people and culture professionals alongside Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) experts at this year’s EDI in Energy Conference to debate and discuss the future of inclusion in the energy industry. Now in its seventh year, the hybrid event will take place on 24 June 2026, and is supported… Read more

May update

May 28, 2026

It’s less than one month until the 2026 EDI in Energy Conference 👉 Find out more information and secure your place at this year’s event Industry updates  E.ON celebrates inclusivity with Pride partnership E.ON reinforced its commitment to inclusivity by partnering with Birmingham Pride over the 22-24 May weekend, with colleagues taking part in celebrations… Read more

Secure your place at this year’s EDI in Energy Conference

May 6, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for the energy industry’s annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference, this year hosted by five energy trade associations for the first time. Now in its seventh year, the hybrid event will take place on 24 June 2026, and is supported by Energy UK, the Energy Institute, Energy Networks Association,… Read more

April update

April 20, 2026

Industry updates  IGNITE Network+ launches hub to deliver inclusive routes to postgraduate research The IGNITE Network+ has launched a postgraduate research (PGR) recruitment hub aiming to deliver more inclusive pathways across the UK energy sector. The Hub combines tools, guidance and information designed to support both PGR applicants the departments, supervisors and institutions involved in… Read more

Save the date for bolstered annual EDI in Energy Conference

March 19, 2026

A new coalition of trade associations from across the UK energy landscape has formed around the 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Energy Conference, which is set to take place on 24 June at London’s Queen Elizabeth II Centre and online. The Energy Institute, Energy Networks Association and Energy UK have been joined by new partners Offshore… Read more

Energy industry urged to sign up to Health Index and track EDI progress 

March 12, 2026

Companies across the energy industry can now sign up for the 2026 Health Index, a cross-sector initiative designed to help improve equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices. The Health Index was launched in 2024 by TIDE (Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy) to provide firms with the means to understand and anonymously benchmark their EDI… Read more

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