David Smith, Chief Executive at Energy Networks Association which represents represents the UK and Ireland’s energy networks businesses said:
“Digitalisation, decentralisation, and decarbonisation are the often talked about ‘three Ds’ of the energy transition, but in reality there is a fourth – diversity. We need new people with new ideas and perspectives to build the networks of the future and stop climate change.
"It’s incumbent on organisations like ours to work with our members, supporting their efforts to drive diversity and inclusion, and I applaud the work done by Pride in Energy to build the evidence base for us to continue to do that.”
Notes to editor
- 35% of respondents have witnessed or experienced discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in the last five years
- 77% ranking their employer as 7/10 or higher for inclusivity
- 58% of LGBTQ+ respondents felt comfortable enough to be fully ‘out’ in the industry
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