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As part of our Lightbulb Moments campaign, we’re sharing the stories of apprentices whose curiosity and passion have sparked careers in green energy.

A number of leading businesses have come together to establish the Social Value Commission, an independent body which will advise national policymakers and work with local government on ways to ensure local residents share the benefits of investment and private sector initiatives in their communities.

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is celebrating the continued success of its Recycle Your Christmas Tree campaign, which returned for its eighth consecutive year and raised £46,088 to support local children and families. 

As winter continues, with its cold weather and grey skies, many households face added worries — especially around keeping energy costs under control. That's why our Heat team, who serve more than 50,000 customers through our district heating schemes, have been finding new ways to offer a little extra warmth to those who need it most.

So far this winter, through a range of innovation solutions and schemes, our team have been able to facilitate: 

• Half a million pounds of debt to be written off 

• 80%+ success rate in helping to keep customers out of debt 

• Continuing huge growth in positive feedback from customers 

As we work towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, one thing is clear: the transition will only succeed if everyone feels seen and supported as their true selves.

Early access to sports is helping shape confidence, leadership and future careers – and this is why we’re backing it from the playground up

• E.ON has signed the national Fertility Support Pledge, backing cross‑party efforts to improve workplace rights for anyone undergoing fertility treatment.
• The commitment aligns with the Fertility Treatment (Right to Time Off) Bill, introduced by Alice Macdonald MP, which calls for statutory paid leave for fertility appointments.
• E.ON already provides industry‑leading fertility support, including unlimited paid fertility leave, flexible working, manager training and peer‑led networks such as the Fertility Forum.

E.ON has partnered with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to offer courses in first aid through its Net Zero Training Academy.

E.ON Next, the energy supplier and sustainable solutions provider, has hosted a ‘Kids in Sport’ event for students in Inverclyde today (30 January 2026), aiming to inspire children to consider a future career within sports and its supporting industries.

Building a cleaner, greener energy system goes hand in hand with creating a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Following a successful nationwide partnership in 2025, this renewed collaboration reinforces E.ON’s commitment to investing in people, careers, and the future of the UK energy workforce.

• More than one in three UK school leavers now opt for work over university, with apprentice vacancies up by 8% according to the Institute of Student Employers (ISE)
• 44% of young people are attracted to green jobs to feel proud of their work
• Nearly half of the UK’s youth are already aiming for green careers, while 52% believe roles that help the planet are more valuable than those that don’t