​OEUK breakfast event will examine why diversity is fundamental to bottom line

OEUK’s final breakfast of 2022 in Aberdeen will focus on why diversity and inclusion are fundamental to a strong bottom line as industry continues to move towards cleaner technologies whilst protecting the UK’s homegrown energy supplies. 

The event, ‘Environment, social and governance – the business imperative of inclusion’ will be held from 7am to 9.30am on Tuesday, November 8, at P&J Live and will bring together key operators and supply chain companies.

Sponsored by Deloitte, keynote speakers and panellists include Laura Hutchison (VP Tax, Harbour Energy), Jon Potter (VP, Supply Chain and Performance & Transformation, Aker Solutions), Susan McDonald (Energy Transition Lead, Deloitte), as well as Findlay Anderson (Vice President and General Counsel, Baker Hughes) and Hisham Hamid (Education & Employability Advisor – People & Culture, BP).

 The event, chaired by Katy Heidenreich (Supply Chain & Operations director at OEUK), will offer an opportunity and platform to hear from industry leaders, individuals and companies about how they are supporting diversity and inclusion in their workplaces. 

Dr Alix Thom, OEUK’s Workforce Engagement and Skills Manager, commented: 

“We are at a pivotal moment of change within our industry. As our world – and our members – focus on the energy transition, we have work to do to cement the UK’s role as a leader in the quest for a more sustainable future – and we cannot just do what we have done until now. 

“Innovation, disruptive thinking, and brave decision-making will be essential to drive action and make net zero possible. Improving our diversity and our commitment to greater inclusion are critical enablers of success by improving attraction and retention of talent, as well as accessing investment support as we meet our E, S and G, and social obligations.

“Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our sector’s ability to transition to cleaner technologies, while underpinning energy security – we need to attract and retain a workforce with diversity of thought, skills and experience, as well as ensure inclusive and collaborative ways of working.

“We need to move to a low carbon future but that will take decades, during which time we will need continuing supplies of gas and oil and careful investment. We look forward to welcoming delegates to the event where we will examine how we attract the diverse talent and abilities we need to make positive change happen.”