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.

As health and safety performance is part of the discussion on most managerial levels, we are able to react quickly to negative trends and sub-standard performance and initiate mitigating or preventive actions. To support the discussions and decisions, frequent health and safety reports are shared internally, weekly incident updates are communicated, and top QHSE enterprise risks and a dynamic risk register are ongoingly updated and monitored.