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Community Impact

We’re bringing tangible benefits to local communities to help enhance local well-being and build support for the renewable energy build-out.

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Creating positive benefits for people
We’ve set out to develop an industry framework for social impact, laying the foundations for a renewable energy sector that creates positive benefits for people.

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To accelerate the pace and scale of the renewable energy build-out, we must deliver a just and equitable transition that works for people.

As a global leader in renewable energy, we’re committed to building trust and fostering relationships with the communities where we build our assets, respecting human and labour rights, promoting diversity and inclusion, and providing jobs and socio-economic development.

We want to create lasting impact by investing in local infrastructure, implementing community benefit solutions, and ensuring a fair transition that supports both renewable energy and community well-being.

We have dedicated sustainability efforts to ensure that we: 

  • take active part in developing skills and talent for the renewable energy sector
    of tomorrow
  • promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive energy sector
  • provide a safe, flexible, and inspiring workplace for our employees
  • ensure the safety of our contractors
  • manage human rights impacts throughout our operations and value chain
  • source metals and minerals responsibly when building our green energy assets.

Read more about our key sustainability goals in this area and explore our sustainability priorities below. 
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Our community impact ambition

Developing renewable energy projects that deliver tangible benefits to local communities.
     
   

Tracking our progress

 

Delivered a workforce development programme

providing 335 US union workers with the credentials necessary for working offshore

Launched the 'Responsible renewables infrastructure initiative' 

with the World Economic Forum, accelerating
a sustainable and equitable expansion of the renewable power infrastructure

 

Distributed first round
of financial awards 

from the GBP 7 million Hornsea 3 Community Benefit Fund to strengthen community 
well-being and resilience

 

 

Created thousands
of jobs globally 

in development, construction,
and installation

Our sustainability efforts

Thriving communities

We want local communities around our renewable energy assets to play a part in shaping the green energy transition and to share in the benefits it can generate.

Renewable energy talent

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

Managing human rights

We’re committed to respecting human rights in everything we do – across our entire value chain.

Sourcing metals and minerals responsibly

We’re working closely with our suppliers and industry partners to find responsible ways to source the metals and minerals we rely on to build our green energy solutions.

Creating a diverse and inclusive renewable energy sector

We aspire to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce while building an inclusive supply chain that reflects the worldwide community we serve.

Safe and better ways of working

We take a holistic and preventive approach to employee well-being where mental, physical, and social health are prioritised equally.
Sustainability Focus area

Governance that enables
the right decisions

We’re working to integrate sustainability and integrity into processes and decision-making across our organisation. 

Read more about the focus area