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Building strong partnerships for sustainability

We believe that collaboration is key to tackling environmental and societal challenges. By working together, we can achieve more than we could alone.

Global sustainability commitments

  • United Nations Global Compact (Since 2018) – Aligning with ten principles for corporate sustainability.
  • Race to Zero (Since 2020) – Taking action to halve global emissions by 2030.
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Business sustainability partnerships and initiatives

  • Living Wage Foundation (Since 2013) – We became one of the first companies to be accredited for the real Living Wage, Living Hours, and Living Pensions in 2023. We have paid the real Living Wage in the UK since 2013, and paid the Living Wage in Ireland since 2016. 
  • Fair Tax Mark (Since 2015) – Recognised for paying fair taxes in the right place, at the right time.
  • Business in the Community Ireland (Since 2017) – Supporting sustainable business practices and industry collaboration.
  • Institute of Business Ethics (Since 2014) – Promoting ethical business practices.
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Partnerships with commitments to inclusion

  • Social Mobility Pledge – Addressing outreach, access, recruitment, and progression.
  • Elevate Pledge – Creating inclusive workplaces through workforce data insights.
  • Skills Accord – Strengthening skills training in the energy and utilities sector.
  • POWERful Women (Since 2019) – Advocating for gender diversity in the energy sector. Our Chief Executive was the 2024 Chair of POWERful Women’s Energy Leaders Coalition. 
  • Tech She Can (Since 2020) – Inspiring and educating women to pursue technology careers.

Partnerships with commitments to climate action

  • Accelerate Pact – Driving climate transition plans across nine key areas, including decarbonisation and just transition.
  • EP100 – Doubling energy productivity in offices and depots by 2030, aiming for net-zero non-operational buildings by 2035.
  • EV100 – Transitioning company fleets to electric vehicles and expanding charging infrastructure by 2030.

Powering Net Zero Pact