The first ever survey into diversity in the Australian clean energy sector.
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28 Oct 2021
Empowering Everyone: Diversity in the Australian Clean Energy Sector provides a comprehensive snapshot of the professional and social identities that make up the Australian clean energy workforce.
Covering categories such as education, cultural background, age, sexuality and disability, the report will allow the industry to identify where systemic barriers and inequities may exist so that we can develop strategies to create a more inclusive and equitable clean energy sector.
Diversity brings balance and a range of viewpoints that, while sometimes challenging, only serves to make up better people and to build a stronger and more relevant business.
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Key findings
Larger organisations dominate the utility-scale renewable energy sector, with almost 50 per cent of the workforce employed by an organisation with more than 200 employees.
Women make up 39 per cent of the Australian clean energy workforce. While this is less than the total Australian workforce, it is better than the average for the global renewable energy industry.
68 per cent of the Australian clean energy workforce was born in Australia, which is similar to the entire Australian population. The 30–40 age group is the most diverse, while the over 60 category is the least diverse.
Almost 20 per cent of employees have experienced disadvantage at work due to their diversity.
Submission to NSW DCCEEW on changes to the Biodiversity Assessment Method
Our submission proposes a number of recommendations for changes to ensure the renewable energy sector does not face unintended consequences and challenges.
Submission to Industry-led Electricity Contract Co-Design Consultation Paper
The Industry Working Group released a September consultation paper on the contract structures to be procured under the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM). In our submission, we welcome the fast, yet transparent and consultative process and the broad proposed package.
Submission on strengthening Australia’s response to modern slavery in supply chains
Our submission to the Attorney-General’s Department supports proposed reforms to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and provides recommendations on the design of the proposed ‘failure to prevent modern slavery offence’. It also includes renewable energy sector case studies highlighting practical supply chain challenges and considerations for implementation.
Australians backing rooftop solar, home batteries in record numbers
As conflict far from Australia’s shores drives up fuel prices and renews inflation pressures, households are increasingly taking energy security into their own hands.
