The LGBTQIA+ belonging group is one of the fastest growing communities we have - having grown 60% in the last year - and is led by our co leads who meet monthly with colleagues across SSE to discuss progress and opportunities to move forward with their action plans.
In September 2023, we launched the Transition Support Guide to support colleagues at different stages of their gender transition journey. This guide, developed in partnership with LGBTQIA+ and Gender Balance belonging communities, is designed to assist employees and their managers with practical information on the workplace support available for anyone transitioning. It also helps colleagues support family and friends that are transitioning in a thoughtful and respectful way.
We are honoured to be able to demonstrate support for LGBTQIA+, and our commitment to Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in Energy (TIDE) and to learn how better to align SSE company values with the Pride values of equality, respect, and pride by sponsoring Shetland Pride, Perthshire Pride and Reading Pride last year. This year we have committed to sponsoring two of the largest and longest-running free Pride events in the UK; Glasgow and Reading Pride until at least 2026.
Our 'Being Curious’ series is aimed to raise awareness and educate our colleagues on key topics which can sometimes be complex and emotive to understand and discuss. Gender Identity was our first topic covered, which included terminology, pronouns, history, context and safeguarding policies including diversity, beliefs and values.
Hear from Elva who shares her story about embracing her true self. From accepting her own identity as a transgender women to sharing her true self with friends, family and work, she talks about her journey so far.
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