E.ON reinforces commitment to inclusion with 2025 Inclusion Report as others scale back on DEI
E.ON has published its Inclusion Report 2025, reaffirming its long-term commitment to building a truly inclusive workplace at a time when some organisations are reassessing their approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
For E.ON, inclusion is not only a core part of its values but also fundamental to its purpose of delivering an energy transition that works for everyone and leaves no one behind.
The report highlights sustained progress and measurable impact across E.ON, demonstrating that inclusion is embedded into the company’s culture, leadership and ways of working. As Chris Norbury, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, says in the report: “Belonging drives innovation, trust and resilience – qualities our sector and our society need now more than ever.”
E.ON was recently recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work. This builds on the company’s Spotlight Award for Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds in 2025 and its Highly Commended recognition in the Best Employer for Women category in 2026, highlighting E.ON’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for colleagues at every stage of their careers.
E.ON has also been ranked 6th in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers for the 10th consecutive year, underlining a decade of consistent leadership in workplace inclusion.
These accolades reflect E.ON’s broader commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to be themselves and reinforcing the connection between an inclusive culture and a positive employee experience.
Becky Percy, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at E.ON UK, said: “Inclusion at E.ON isn’t a slogan or a short-term programme, it is fundamental to who we are and how we operate. Being recognised as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work reflects the culture our colleagues help create every day. While the conversation around DEI is changing in some places, our commitment is unwavering. We know that when people feel valued, supported and able to be themselves at work, they do their best work and that’s good for our colleagues, our customers and our business.”
Continuing to strengthen our inclusive policies
As conversations around diversity and inclusion continue to evolve, E.ON remains steadfast in its commitment to equality and belonging. Against a backdrop of renewed challenges to LGBTQIA+ rights highlighted by the latest Rainbow Map*, the company continues to champion allyship, ensuring inclusion remains a visible and active part of its culture.
E.ON continues to strengthen its inclusive policies and support for colleagues through every stage of life. Our family-friendly policies are designed to reflect the diversity of modern families, supporting single parents, LGBTQIA+ families, those on fertility and family-building journeys, kinship carers and adoptive families. From enhanced parental leave and surrogacy support to flexible working arrangements and tailored support for colleagues returning to work, E.ON aims to ensure all colleagues have the support they need to balance their personal and professional lives.
The company has also recently updated its menopause guidance to be more inclusive of trans and non-binary colleagues who may also be directly affected by menopause. Colleagues from E.ON’s Pride network helped review and shape the guidance, ensuring it reflects diverse perspectives and lived experiences and reinforces the company’s commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported and included.
These achievements stand out against the wider UK landscape. Research from Onvero’s State of Inclusion Report 2025 shows that while most UK organisations now have DEI strategies in place, only a minority of employees feel inclusion is fully embedded into everyday workplace culture.**
Continuing commitment and action
The Inclusion Report 2025 sets out how E.ON continues to translate its commitment into meaningful action. Since 2018, the company has supported more than 1,300 apprentices across over 90 programmes, from entry-level qualifications to MBAs and PhDs, helping to open pathways into the energy sector and build long-term skills.
E.ON is supported by nine active inclusion networks, with thousands of members across the business, providing safe spaces, championing allyship and helping to shape inclusive policies and practices. Progressive workplace policies, including enhanced parental leave, carer support and adjustments for non-visible disabilities, are reinforced through inclusive leadership training and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
The company’s recent recognition as a Best Place to Work further demonstrates how these initiatives contribute to a culture where colleagues feel trusted, supported and able to perform at their best, regardless of background, age or life stage.
The full E.ON Inclusion Report 2025 is available to read here.