Pursuing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canadian Electricity Association’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Promote Inclusive Work Cultures: •
CEA members recognize the critical role inclusion plays in effective ED&I programs.
Focus on Talent and Equal Opportunity: •
CEA members recognize the importance of talent recruitment, succession and retention without discrimination or bias.
Promote Community Engagement: •
CEA members understand the importance of being active members of the communities they serve, and establishing meaningful relationships with community-based organizations.
Support Education and Awareness: •
CEA members recognize that education plays a key role in addressing unconscious bias, stereotypes and other barriers to achieving ED&I goals.
Promote Sustainable Procurement: •
CEA members can be progressive voices to further embed ED&I into supply chains.
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The Canadian electricity sector is hard at work addressing social inequality, gender gaps, Indigenous reconciliation and the diversity of the workplace. Central to the sector’s exploration of these issues is the changing Canadian customer and the sector’s evolving workplace. In November 2020, CEA’s Board of Directors approved an ED&I statement that solidifies two years of work in the area and shows consensus around these critical issues that affect Canada’s electricity workforce. While the industry is making progress on attracting, retaining and promoting diverse employees, there remain opportunities to improve. Over the next five years, CEA will work with member companies to build and nurture a sector in which ED&I is embedded in member business strategies. Consensus around this statement from the electricity sector has a substantial impact. By sharing best practices, establishing partnerships among organizations and creating a digital community of practice, the sector will accelerate tackling systemic issues of race and gender, while promoting practices of diversity and inclusion.
Addressing Gender Diversity In 2019, the Canadian Electricity Association became a signatory. Equal by 30 is a global initiative dedicated to equal pay, equal opportunity and equal leadership for women by 2030. Twelve nations and hundreds of individual organizations have signed on. With Natural Resources Canada leading the initiative, CEA has made multiple commitments, including creating opportunities for growth, serving as a venue for sharing best practices on gender equity, and promoting gender diversity and equity within the electricity sector. Employing women in leadership positions is only one aspect of gender diversity within the energy sector.
