Discover TIDE’s undercurrent, bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world.
In this issue:
- News: Spotlighting Good Practice
- News: EDI in the Offshore Wind Sector
- News: Energy & Utility Skills Inclusion Measurement Framework
- News: Inclusive PPE Standards
- News: Pride in Leadership Survey
- News: YEP Awards
- News: YEP Future Energy Leaders Survey
- Events: Men’s Mental Health: Understanding & Empowerment
- Events: Get up to Speed with the UK’s Energy Sector
- EDI Top Tip: Inclusive Recruitment
TIDE Updates
Spotlighting Good Practice with Case Studies
EDI is like a complex picture puzzle with companies across the industry holding different pieces. This makes it a complex issue to tackle but together, we are a lot closer to solving the puzzle than we are independently.
TIDE is collecting different examples of good practice and publishing them on our EDI Hub as case studies to share the great work that is happening across the industry. Right now, our website hosts several good practice spotlights on themes like senior leadership diversity, colleague communities and investing in women.
Read more or submit yours today.
Industry Updates
Request for Input – EDI in the Offshore Wind Sector
The University of East Anglia is leading a collaborative university project, looking at equity, inclusion and wellbeing in the offshore wind sector.
The study aims to understand the careers and work experiences of those employed in the offshore wind sector, with the goal to enhance the industry’s objectives around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
The study welcomes responses from individuals of all backgrounds.
This survey is fully anonymous, and the data will be analysed by the Universities only.
If you work in offshore wind and would like to get involved, fill in the survey.
Register Your Interest – 2024 Energy & Utility Skills Inclusion Measurement Framework
The Inclusion Measurement Framework evaluates progress in attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce using data from organisations across the sector.
Produced by Energy & Utility Skills, with data partners The Equal Group, it provides a vital tool by highlighting areas requiring concentrated efforts to effect tangible change.
Participation is free, register your interest now.
Request for Input: Inclusive PPE Standards
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is seeking drafting panel members to develop a new British Standard aimed at guiding purchasing and buying departments on the provision of Inclusive PPE.
This standard is crucial for ensuring safety and accessibility for all employees, particularly in the energy sector which is currently underrepresented on the panel. Your expertise and input are invaluable to this initiative.
To get involved, please contact Sara Gibbs at sara.gibbs@bsigroup.com.
Request for Input: Pride in Leadership Survey
Pride in Leadership is a UK group for LGBTQ+ people in leadership roles across all sectors and sizes of organisation to connect and support one another in shaping a more inclusive and supportive professional environment.
They are currently running a survey to understand the barriers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in professional environments in the UK, particularly relating to leadership opportunities and career development.
Learn more and contribute to the survey.
Young Energy Professionals Survey
The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) forum is a network for people with less than 10 years of experience working in the energy industry.
The YEP forum is currently running its Future Energy Leaders Survey. The survey is an opportunity for YEPs to shape the future of the energy industry with their insights about what’s working well and what needs to change.
If you’ve got less than 10 years of experience in the industry, they would love to hear from you!
Young Energy Professionals Awards
Nominations are open for this year’s Young Energy Professionals Awards. Now in its 10th year, these awards recognise future leaders across energy. It is free to enter or nominate someone and offers a range of categories including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
Take the time to celebrate up-and-coming talent in the industry!
Nominate a Young Energy Professional for an award.
Please share this information with your communications teams to ensure all employees are aware of the forum, even if they aren’t able to enter the awards – they may wish to nominate someone else!
Get up to Speed with the UK’s Energy Sector
Energy has been in the news recently with announcements on the AR6 budget, GB Energy and Onshore wind. Energy UK offers three training courses which can help your new hires or those who just want to tune up their knowledge, get to grips with the sector.
These are on:
- Introduction to GB Energy Markets
- Understanding the GB Power Market
- Energy Trading
Find out more about these CPD certified courses online.
Each of these courses are available to book online, or if you would like to discuss an exclusive course tailored for your organisation, contact the training team at training@energy-uk.org.uk
Men’s Mental Health: Understanding & Empowerment
14 November | 12:00 – 13:00 | Online
The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) are hosting a thought-provoking webinar on men’s mental health, which will delve into the pressing issues faced by men today.
The session is open to all and will explore the challenges faced by men and boys in today’s world and discuss solutions. From the testosterone crisis to redefining masculinity in the media, we’re looking into crucial topics with expert insights.
Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation.
EDI Top Tip: Inclusive Recruitment
This month, we are looking back at the flagship EDI in Energy Conference. At the conference the results of two sector-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) surveys were presented.
The results of Energy and Utility Skills’ 2023 Inclusion Measurement Framework found that while there is continued progress in gender diversity in energy, women make up only 27.5% of the participating organisations’ workforces. This is far behind the UK workforce, of which women make up 48%.
Disappointingly this trend continues when looking at data on ethnicity, sexuality or disability representation.
Read the full results of the survey and explore recommendations here.