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10/9/2025 Comment / Nick Turton

Energy leaders must redraw lines in the sand on LGBTQIA+ inclusion

The fifth Pride in Energy survey finds that charged social and political rhetoric is compounding the sector’s poor perception among LGBTQIA+ people and allies. It’s a difficult but salutary read for its leaders, says Pride in Energy committee member Nick Turton FEI.

Diversity

Delegates at the POWERful Women conference

22/11/2023 News

Women still have uphill fight for equality in energy companies

Over 200 high-powered women, and 20 (hopefully more aware) men, thronged the exhilarating POWERful Women (PfW) conference in London last week, as well as 600 registered online. The conference featured the launch of the Energy Leaders’ Coalition Annual Report, words of encouragement by Rt Hon Amanda Solloway MP, Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability, and a host of inspirational comment by women executives from across the energy spectrum, writes Brian Davis, New Energy World Features Editor.

Diversity

People sat around a table with woman leading a business meeting

24/5/2023 News

Slowdown in progress of women’s board roles in UK Energy

Annual data released by POWERful Women (PfW) and PwC UK reveals that the UK energy sector remains behind the FTSE 350 when it comes to representation of women in key decision-making roles on the board, with very little progress over the last 12 months.

Skills, education and training

Head and shoulders photo of Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK

22/3/2023 Comment / Hilary Leevers

Why and how we must secure tomorrow’s engineers for a greener future

Critical roles in engineering and technology still do not attract enough people to fill them. If the UK is to meet its net zero targets there needs to be significant growth in engineers and technicians, bringing more talent into what are often called ‘green’ jobs, says Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, a charitable organisation that promotes education and engagement in engineering and technology.

Diversity

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15/6/2022 Comment / Katie Jackson

Why the triple energy crisis means we need a step change on gender diversity

Katie Jackson, Chair of POWERful Women and Executive Vice President for Acquisition, Divestment and New Business Development at Shell, discusses the gender inequality that still prevails in the energy industry.

Diversity

Head and shoulders photo of Joshua Atkins, Chair, Pride in Energy

8/2/2023 Comment / Joshua Atkins

Is societal LGBTQ+ discrimination spilling into the energy industry?

To mark LGBT+ History Month and in advance of speaking at International Energy Week*, Pride in Energy Chair Joshua Atkins outlines the latest survey findings and what they tell us about inclusion in our industry.

Diversity

Head and shoulders photo of Lauren Neal, Founder of consultancy Valued At Work

7/2/2024 Comment / Lauren Neal

Empowering the future: attracting women into STEM for a diverse and sustainable tomorrow

In the rapidly advancing landscape of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the gender imbalance remains a persistent challenge. While strides have been made in recent years, women are still under-recognised in these fields, particularly in industries such as energy. Focusing on attracting and retaining women in STEM, particularly in roles related to renewable energy and decarbonisation, is not just a matter of equal opportunity; it’s a crucial step towards building a more diverse, innovative and sustainable future, writes energy industry veteran Lauren Neal, engineer and founder of consultancy Valued At Work.*

Diversity

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6/9/2023 Comment / Damian Dowling

Is our energy industry workplace inclusive?

National Inclusion Week (25 Sept–1 Oct) is fast approaching – a week dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces. So, armed with the latest Pride in Energy survey results, Damian Dowling, BD (Energy Flexibility) Manager at Enel X, asks us to question whether our energy industry workplace is inclusive.

Diversity

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23/7/2025 Comment / Monica Collings

Lonely at the top: why the energy industry needs more women in leadership

Monica Collings OBE, the newly appointed Chair of POWERful Women, reflects on her experience as often the lone woman in the boardroom and emphasises the urgent need for greater diversity in energy leadership.

Human factors

Head and shoulders photo of Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI, President, Energy Institute

15/2/2023 Comment / Juliet Davenport

65 million is not enough

Ahead of hosting International Energy Week 2023*, which is gearing up for discussions on transitioning out of the energy and climate crises, EI President Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI warns we ignore workforce issues at our peril.

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Energy leaders must redraw lines in the sand on LGBTQIA+ inclusion

Women still have uphill fight for equality in energy companies

Slowdown in progress of women’s board roles in UK Energy

Why and how we must secure tomorrow’s engineers for a greener future

Why the triple energy crisis means we need a step change on gender diversity

Is societal LGBTQ+ discrimination spilling into the energy industry?

Empowering the future: attracting women into STEM for a diverse and sustainable tomorrow

Is our energy industry workplace inclusive?

Lonely at the top: why the energy industry needs more women in leadership

65 million is not enough