Why a DEI Pathway for Clean Energy?
Organizations with inclusive cultures are:
Which Two Heads Are Better Than One? How Diverse Teams Create Breakthrough Ideas and Make Smarter decisions,
Juliet Bourke, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2016.
Organizations with inclusive cultures are:
Which Two Heads Are Better Than One? How Diverse Teams Create Breakthrough Ideas and Make Smarter decisions, Juliet Bourke, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2016.
The clean energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the urgent need to address climate change and transition to sustainable energy. However, the human talent representing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within this sector has not kept pace with the industry’s rapid growth. The clean energy industry still struggles with achieving gender and racial parity, sharing its wealth-building muscle equitably, and becoming a career choice for under-resourced communities.
Dynamic companies are taking action to lead both a clean energy transition and a just social transformation. The United States will need an estimated 1 million+ new workers in clean energy alone by 2032. Studies reveal that diverse teams are more innovative and profitable; inclusive companies are more resilient and innovative.
The DEI Pathway Forward is a comprehensive framework to support action that builds inclusive clean energy enterprises – achieving sustainable, profitable, human-centric business cultures that celebrate human talent from all our neighbors, benefiting all our communities.
By integrating DEI initiatives, clean energy companies can ensure they are part of the clean energy revolution while promoting energy equity and justice. This approach will help attract a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive culture within the renewable energy industry. Embracing DEI best practices will lead to more innovative solutions and a more robust clean energy sector.
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Vision and Goals
The Pathway Forward DEI Framework is guided by a vision of an inclusive clean energy future built on a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The framework aims to:
- Create inclusive workplaces that attract and retain diverse talent within the clean energy industry.
- Foster equitable opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or identity, across the renewable energy sector.
- Build sustainable relationships with communities impacted by clean energy development, ensuring energy equity and justice.
- Measure and track DEI progress to ensure continuous improvement and accountability within clean and renewable energy companies.
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