Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Drax
At Drax, we are committed to building a fair, safe, and inclusive working environment, where everyone has the tools to do their best work and feels they belong. This commitment to DEI is an integral part of how we deliver on our purpose, to enable a zero carbon, lower cost energy future.
We are passionate about building trust in the communities and regions where we operate to create a representative and inclusion organisation. We know there’s work to do, to meet our commitments to our colleagues and communities.
“At Drax, we’re working hard to make our company inclusive for all colleagues. I want everyone, no matter where they work or who they are to feel like a valued member on a winning team with a worthwhile mission. This commitment comes from me, from our board, and from our executive committee. There’s still a lot to do, but we are working hard to ensure everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to grow both personally and professionally.”
Will Gardiner, Drax Group CEO
How are we delivering on our commitment
We hold ourselves accountable, through specific targets supporting our commitment to represent the communities we operate in at all career levels. These targets are embedded into our wider organisational goals and commitments that inform our company performance ratings.
To make these commitments a reality and build trust within Drax we all have a responsibility to act through our DEI pillars driven by our DEI Team, employee networks (CRGs) and delivered by everyone!
Our DEI Pillars
How our colleagues get involved?
We have six colleague resources groups (CRGs) who come together through meetings, events, and advocacy to support our commitment to build an inclusive and fair working environment. Each of our CRGs is colleague-led to represent colleagues and their allies with senior leadership support. We’ve celebrated Pride, explored imposter syndrome, changed policy and much more.
You could join:
- Neurodiversity@Drax: embraces the differences in our thinking and behaviour that makes us unique. By learning more about Neurodiversity we can all grow.
- Disability@Drax: promotes inclusivity, accessibility, and equal opportunities. We foster a diverse workplace where individuals with disabilities thrive personally and professionally.
- Pride@Drax: works to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe space for all LGBTQ+ colleagues across Drax and beyond
- Parents&Carers@Drax: supports a community addressing challenges for parents and caregivers. Our goal is to empower members in balancing professional and family duties.
- Race&Ethnicity@Drax: works to create space for discussion and celebration of the histories, traditions and cultures that make up Drax.
- Women@Drax: advocates for gender balance and equity at Drax and beyond
We proactively partner with and support organisations driving our DEI goals forward
If you have any specific questions about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion contact us:
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