Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world.
- Event: Men’s Mental Health
- Event: Spotlight on Skills webinar
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 a sustained perception problem facing the UK energy sector.
The Energize Mentorship Club
Become a mentor as part of Energyz Black’s Energize Mentorship Club – it’s designed to bridge the gap between emerging Black talent and opportunities in the clean energy and sustainability sectors.
By pairing mentees with experienced mentors from diverse energy backgrounds, the programme fosters knowledge exchange, personal growth, and long-term career impact, helping to build a more inclusive and representative energy workforce for the future.
LGBTQIA+ technicians survey
The UK Institute of Technical Skills and Strategy (ITSS) and University of Nottingham have launched a survey inviting LGBTQIA+ technical professionals in the UK (or anyone who previously worked as a technician in the last 3 years) to share their experiences.
The survey is anonymous, shouldn’t take more than about 10 minutes to complete, and includes opt-in opportunities to be entered into a draw for £100 and to participate in follow-up interviews down the line.
Events
Have you used TIDE’s industry-wide EDI Calendar yet? It’s a great tool to help you catch annual milestones recognising EDI themes and stay aware of upcoming events across the sector. You can even add your own events for the TIDE team to support and promote.
Pride in Energy breakfast briefing
13 September | 9 – 10am | London and online
Pride in Energy is partnering with National Grid to host a breakfast briefing to discuss all things inclusion. The event will also feature a fireside chat with GB Energy Chair Juergen Maier, who will be sharing their lived experiences on their journey to becoming the visible LGBTQ+ leader they are today.
There are a limited number of in-person places available, so if you would like to join in person then please register soon. Online attendees should use this Teams link.
Career progression, options and pathways workshop
16 September | 10 – 11:30am | Online
Women to Work is hosting a personal development coaching workshop for women in energy to explore what success, job satisfaction and happiness means to you as you consider your career progression, options and pathways.
This session is part of a series of four workshops for women in energy; together they make up the ‘Confidence, career planning and resilience’ workshop series so do keep your eyes out for more!
For more information, please contact the Women to Work team at info@womentowork.co.uk or book your spot today.
The Value of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
17 September | 12 – 1pm | Zoom
Gain a better understanding of neurodiversity, feel more confident in using inclusive language, and learn practical ways to support neurodivergent colleagues at this online webinar, hosted by The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM).
Energy & Utility Skills Conference
8th October 2025 | 10am – 5pm | Birmingham
Join Energy & Utility Skills at its upcoming Conference – a key event dedicated to knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and driving excellence across the sector, focusing on the skills and jobs shaping the green agenda and achieving Net Zero.
Men’s Mental Health
9 October | 12 – 2pm | London
IGEM is also hosting an event to challenge the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. This event is open to all and creates a safe space for open discissions and will feature insightful talks from two expert speakers: Christo Hudson, The Black Box Approach and Stuart Fawcett, Andy’s Man Club.
Spotlight on Skills webinar
14 October | 1 – 2pm | Online
Hosted by BusinessGreen, this interactive webinar will explore the true scale of the skills challenge faced by the Net Zero transition. It will ask how businesses and policymakers can better address the looming skills shortages that could undermine efforts to deliver on both the UK’s economic growth plans and its climate goals.