As the energy transition accelerates, fuelled by groundbreaking clean energy technologies, the global spotlight on talent strategy intensifies. This has increased pressure in the industry to recruit, retain, and upskill existing talent to bridge skill gaps, exacerbated by retiring professionals leaving the sector, digital transformation creating new roles, and talent drain to technology sectors.

Navigating the energy transition and attaining net zero targets by 2050 will be a generational challenge, with STEM millennial and Gen Z graduates of today, being the energy leaders of tomorrow. With this in mind, the sector is actively redefining itself to be an attractive career proposition for the next generation of talent. From creating flexible working environments which offer employees better work life balance to fostering a culture of purpose that aligns with their values.

The Equality in Energy Awards programme is designed to recognise and celebrate the influencers and influential initiatives in driving equality, celebrating a shared spirit of healthy challenge and collaboration.