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Equity, diversity and inclusion

Promoting a diverse and inclusive renewable energy sector

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our culture and operations. As our global footprint expands, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and supply chain, providing safe spaces where all identities are respected and valued.

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Why is an inclusive workforce and supply chain important?

 
A just and green energy build-out can only succeed if it’s inclusive and equitable. At Ørsted, that starts with our own business and operations. We aspire to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce while building an inclusive supply chain that reflects the worldwide community we serve.  

What are we doing? 


Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is embedded in the core of our approach and global growth. We continuously work to improve our organisation’s gender balance and expand our diversity efforts and initiatives beyond our own workforce, and not limited to gender.  

How are we doing?  


A current key focus for this programme is improving the gender balance within Ørsted.  

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​We’re committed to improving gender diversity in leadership by integrating equity into talent management and succession planning, ensuring balanced representation. With enhanced demographic awareness and new KPIs launching in 2025, we aim to drive accountability and continuous improvement.


For more information, please see our annual report 2024, section ‘S1: Own workforce’ and read more here: Equity, diversity and inclusion

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Partnerships

Through our relevant networks, we participate in knowledge sharing and strive towards the common agenda to create more diverse and inclusive environments:

  • Above & Beyond
  • UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
  • Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy
  • EMEA D&I network
  • POWERful Women UK
  • Women in Engineering

International frameworks

  • UN LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business
  • UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
  • UN Women Working Group

Governance 

Accountability lies with our Chief Human Resources Officer.


Policies

Our sustainability efforts

Skills and talent for the green transformation  

We’re working to develop talent within Ørsted, grow the renewable energy workforce, and build the next generation of green energy professionals 

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