IHI Power Services Corp (IPSC), the US power/energy plant owner and operator, has announced the launch of a Diversity, Respect and Inclusion Council.
IPSC created the council as part of its new diversity and inclusivity to further drive its commitment to infuse diversity and inclusivity in everything the company does – top to bottom. Using industry best practices, IPSC’s Diversity, Respect and Inclusion (DR&I) Council will focus on ensuring equal access to opportunities for professional growth and advancement by continuing to foster a sustainable culture that not only recognises skill sets, but also values unique qualities and cultural experiences.
The council will create strategic partnerships with a variety of organisations to engage and promote a more diverse pool of candidates, confirmed IPSC. Additionally, the council will be responsible for monitoring company accountability and will assess progress toward achieving IPSC’s DR&I objectives quarterly, to ensure continuous alignment.
“Diversity, respect and inclusion are a huge part of IPSC’s guiding pillars and are what fuels the company’s growth and success,” stated Steve Gross, President and CEO of IPSC. “Having a diverse workforce pools each employees’ unique experiences, perspectives and viewpoints to create a deeper level of trust amongst team members, strengthening their commitment to each other and IPSC. This adds greater value to IPSC’s ability to create and deliver the best possible service and operational excellence to our clients.”
INCREASING DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP
IPSC’s DR&I Council will comprise two co-chairs or one chairperson, and report directly to the company’s President and CEO, Steve Gross. A member of IPSC’s senior management team will be voted on by the council and appointed as the council’s sponsor, who will provide guidance and serve as an intermediary between the co-chair(s) and senior leadership team. Council members will be selected by the chair(s) from among employees who have expressed interest in participation and have successfully navigated the selection process. The committee membership will reflect a diverse mix of employees, taking into consideration such factors as gender, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and more.
The new DR&I Council will be responsible for the following initiatives:
- Opportunities for employees to have meaningful engagement with leadership to provide feedback and promote cultural inclusivity.
- Recommendations for the development or modification of policies and practices that impact diversity, respect, inclusivity and equality efforts.
- Learning opportunities in which employees may voluntarily participate and engage to deepen and develop personal understanding of diversity, respect, inclusion and equity at an organizational level.
- Drive community and external partnerships to promote respect and inclusion.
- Assessments of the council’s effectiveness that describe accomplishments relative to developed goals and chartered responsibilities, challenges and barriers encountered during the period and recommendations for solutions.
The UK’s energy sector also proposed plans recently to tackle diversity and inclusion. Click here to read more.
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