Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our culture and the way we do business. To support this, we have adopted two policies, an internal guide to leaders and an internal guide to employees, aimed at the elimination of discrimination and at promoting equal opportunities and a culture of inclusion. Accountability for these policies rests with our Chief HR Officer. We have adopted a 'Global diversity and inclusion policy' which emphasises equal opportunities for all employees at Ørsted. We specifically call out identities such as ethnic background, race, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, outlook, or social status because these groups have been historically marginalised or disadvantaged (protected characteristics). By embedding these principles in the way we do business, we promote an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Enhanced procedures to prevent discrimination: Our policies include specific commitments related to inclusion. To address the exclusion of historically marginalised groups, our global talent acquisition process was redesigned and launched in 2024, with equity, diversity, and inclusion embedded as key priorities. The redesign of this recruitment process mitigates bias by removing outdated assessments and broadening our hiring criteria to value alternative skills and experiences. This enables us to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds who bring unique perspectives and talent to our organisation.