At Enexis, technology is indispensable, but it is ultimately our people who make the difference. Our employees bring our ambitions to life and play a crucial role in achieving our sustainability goals. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels heard, has opportunities to develop, and where safety is always the top priority.
Our three core values
Three core values underpin our work: clarity, inclusiveness, and continuous learning. These values are essential for successfully implementing our strategy in a rapidly changing environment. (ESRS s1 par 12.)
Clarity
We need to double our electricity grid in the coming years. Therefore, we need to be clear about what we expect from our employees and what they expect from each other. We must be clear about what is going well and what is not, and open to discussing these matters. We need to make bold decisions, even if they are not easy and the outcomes are uncertain. Being clear makes us more productive. Because there is no need to read between the lines, we know exactly what our colleagues mean, what they expect, and that we can rely on each other.
Inclusiveness
The energy transition requires us to solve problems. That is why we take an inclusive approach. We believe bringing together different perspectives from inside and outside Enexis leads to innovative solutions. No one has all the answers, so every opinion matters. We seek and strengthen partnerships with colleagues across our organisation and with people outside our company. We genuinely listen to each other. Working inclusively also means that we are a good reflection of society. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, religion, sexual orientation, or philosophy.
Continuous learning
Employees have the space and support to learn, reflect, experiment, and strengthen each other. As an organisation, we become better at handling our mistakes and successes, grow every day, and achieve better results – precisely what the energy transition demands of us. We seek each other out and welcome feedback. Learning also means asking questions, daring to experiment, and not being afraid to make mistakes – while respecting the safety of our work environment. Only by being curious and inquisitive can we learn. (ESRS S1 par. 12)
We have assessed the following topics as material to our own employees. By our own employees, we refer to both salaried staff and employees in non-salaried roles:
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Actual negative impact: Safety incidents can lead to serious or fatal accidents among employees. |
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Potential risk: A significant shortage of technically skilled employees threatens the ability to cope with an increasing large work package as a result of the energy transition. |
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Equal treatment and opportunities for all |
Actual positive impact: In order to maintain the quality of work, Enexis offers training programmes to all its employees. These programmes increase the knowledge and skills of employees for current and future tasks and improve their position on the labour market. |
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Equal treatment and opportunities for all |
Actual positive impact: Enexis does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation or origin and works to create a socially safe working environment. Through the 'An Enexis for everyone' programme, Enexis promotes diversity and inclusion and creates equal opportunities for all. This includes promoting access for different groups, such as refugees with residence status. This approach creates a culture where everyone's contribution counts, where employees can be themselves and where their efforts are valued. |
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The material topics align seamlessly with our core values and have not led to any adjustments to our strategy. The impacts and risks apply to the more than 6,600 employees and 1,400 contractors of Enexis Groep. The positive effects of training and development apply only to our employees. The current negative impact of safety incidents is incidental and not systemic.(ESRS S1 par. 13a-b)(ESRS S1 par. 14a-d)
We adhere to the International Labour Organization (ILO) guidelines on working conditions and labour standards and recognise and subscribe to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (ESRS S1 par. 20, ESRS S1 par. 21, ESRS S1 par. 24d, ESRS 2 par. 65d)