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.

Such options include HR business partners, occupational health and safety representatives, different local works councils, cooperation committees, employment relations representatives, and personal development dialogues. Engagement and employee representation through more formal bodies, such as work councils and employment relations representatives, are generally regulated by local legislation or locally agreed with the respective employee representation body. The frequency of engagement is both regularly recurring meetings and extraordinary ones, summoned to discuss important topics related to the workforce.