CS Energy is proud to foster an environment that builds respect, promotes inclusiveness, celebrates diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of our employees.
We believe an inclusive and diverse workplace is a more complete workplace. Because when we welcome new ideas and embrace different capabilities we’re better equipped for success.
how we're building inclusion and diversity
We’re building a culture that involves our employees to evolve our business. Our Inclusion and Diversity Policy (PDF 162.3KB) outlines our commitment to leveraging the full potential of all our people.
CS Energy has had gender pay parity since 2016 for like-for-like roles and we conduct annual reviews to maintain this standard.
We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. WORK180 pre-screens employers to ensure they have policies and benefits in place to support women’s careers.
In 2024 we released our Equity and Diversity Plan (PDF 417.5KB) following an audit conducted for the Office of the Special Commissioner – Equity and Diversity. This plan is pivotal in our ongoing efforts to create an environment where every employee feels safe, valued and empowered.
Our Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Team guides our approach for attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining a safe and flexible working environment.
We have also established an Inclusion and Diversity Support Network of employees who will help raise awareness of I&D, share employee ideas and insights about I&D at a local level, and support initiatives and events at our sites.
Equal by 30
CS Energy is a signatory of Equal by 30, a worldwide campaign accelerating gender equality and diversity as part of the global transition to a clean energy future.
Launched in 2018 by the Canadian Government, Equal by 30 has been embraced by 13 national governments and over 180 signatories in the clean energy sector worldwide. The Australian Government joined in 2021, and Queensland became the first Australian State Government to sign up in 2024.
By joining, signatories commit to integrating policies and practices aimed at increasing female participation through delivering equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities for women in the clean energy sector by 2030.
CS Energy has committed to the key public sector principles:
• We aim to lead by example by taking concrete steps to promote gender equality so that our lessons can serve as an example for others to follow.
• We aim to integrate a gender lens into all levels of our work, mainstreaming gender equality into our organisational culture and process.
• We will set high standards for the recruitment, promotion and participation of women, adopting more rigorous requirements where necessary.
• We will report regularly within our organisations and to the public we serve, so that progress is measured, visible, well-communicated, and we are fully accountable to our citizens.
CS Energy will continue to take concrete actions to accelerate the participation of women in the clean energy sector and close the gender gap. This commitment aligns with our organisation’s intention to create opportunities which support women and girls and promote gender equality.
Value and respect for all
CS Energy has initiatives in place to support employees of any age – such as a transition to retirement process for our older workers, and graduate programs for new talent.
We also recognise a number of special events throughout the year, such as International Women’s Day, NAIDOC Week, Wear It Purple Day, National Reconciliation and Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.