Zen Energy

Equal by 30 Commitments

1. Create an internal program that will support women within ZEN with a view to assess and endorse career enhancement opportunities.

Expected Outcomes

• ZEN women represented at key industry forums – such as the Australian Government’s Women in Energy and Climate Symposium and the CEC’s Women in Renewables Program.
• Regular opportunities afforded to women in ZEN to meet and share experiences with leaders from across our industry and beyond.
• Support at least two annual programs of ZEN women into specific industry appropriate programs - determine programs and process for selection.

Alignment with Equal by 30 private sector principles

• 1, 2, 3 & 4

 

 

2. Aim for gender balance that reflects with a goal to reach 45% by the end of 2025 and 50% by 2030. Include full gender pay review for equivalent roles and alignment by June 2024.

Expected Outcomes

• Revised job descriptions – aimed to attract more female applicants.
• Share data with teams on candidate pool sample that reflects relevant population.
• Complete pay review and adjust as required.

Alignment with Equal by 30 private sector principles

• 1, 2, & 4

 

 

3. Support return to work practices by delivering a revised parental policy in line with industry best practice, to have in place by June 2024.

Expected Outcomes

• Parental policy to reflect industry best practice.

Alignment with Equal by 30 private sector principles

• 1 & 3

 

 

4. Expand female representation at the leadership level.

Expected Outcomes

• Count and publish leadership data.
• Establish mentoring program to build leadership talent pool.
• Ensure talent pool reviewed for every new leadership/senior role.

Alignment with Equal by 30 private sector principles

• 1 & 2

 

 

5. Actively inspire next generation of women to join ZEN and our industry.

Expected Outcomes

• Actively engage with industry programs like the Clean Energy Council’s Career Launcher.
• Promote internal and external mentoring program to engage and inspire next generation.

Alignment with Equal by 30 private sector principles

• 1