Great British Energy’s strategic plan includes promise on workers’ rights
Great British Energy, the publicly-owned company set up by the government to invest in and develop clean energy projects in the UK, has published its first strategic plan, which includes a promise on workers’ rights.
The plan outlines GBE’s priorities for the next five years for driving investment, supporting workers and ensuring local communities reap the benefits of the energy transition.
It states that by 2030 GBE will deliver:
- At least 15 GW of clean energy generation and storage assets – enough to power the equivalent of almost 10 million homes
- £15bn of mobilised private finance over time, driven by GBE’s investments and long-term partnerships
Support to over 1,000 local and community energy projects, expanding public participation and local control in the energy system - More than 10,000 jobs, directly supported through GBE-backed and funded projects, including in areas historically dependent on oil & gas
- An income-generating portfolio, with income reinvested into more capacity and more opportunity
Workers’ rights
In the section with ‘promises’ the strategy document includes a pledge on workers’ rights. It states:
“Workers’ rights will be a core priority in GBE projects. All our projects will ensure trade union access and encourage trade union recognition. We will promote safe working conditions, secure employment terms and non-discrimination.”
The other ‘promises’ listed include pledges on modern slavery; health and safety; environment and nature.
Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, said:
“We set up Great British Energy to be a national champion that allows us to reap the benefits of Britain’s natural resources.
“This plan shows what a publicly-owned energy company will deliver: an abundance of clean, homegrown energy for British people and thousands of good jobs across the country.”
See the full strategy document on the GBE website.
