Celebrating Notts Pride
We proudly supported Notts Pride again this year, with more than 100 of our colleagues, and their friends and families gathering to honour diversity, unity, and love in a day filled with joy, colour, and community spirit.
At E.ON, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, where everyone feels comfortable being their authentic self, which is why events like Pride are so important.
We’re revisiting the vibrant celebrations by hearing from some of our colleagues that were there on the day and sharing some of their brilliant photos too.
Tim Larcher, Smart Field Obligation Manager at E.ON and co-chair of the LGBT+ and Friends network: “Celebrating Notts Pride was amazing and I was so proud to take part. I was honoured to march with more than 100 E.ON UK, E.ON Next and npower Business Solutions colleagues with family and friends through Nottingham city centre for Notts Pride 2024. Seeing so many people smiling and enjoying themselves in my home city really made me feel honoured to work for a company which values and encourages us all to be our authentic selves.”
Phil McQuillen, Culture, Diversity & People Lead at E.ON UK and co-chair of the LGBT+ and Friends network: “What an absolutely incredible turnout as over 100 E.ON UK, E.ON Next and npower Business Solutions colleagues with family and friends marched through Nottingham city centre for Notts Pride 2024. Supporting the local LGBT+ community is something really important to us as The E.ON LGBT+ and Friends Network. It says loud and clear that the organisation we work for is somewhere for everyone and where you can be your true self.”
Calum Thackray-Lovett, Smart Compliance and Data Protection Lead at E.ON: “I was so proud and grateful to celebrate Notts Pride at the weekend! I was filled with pride and gratitude as I joined my colleagues at E.ON UK to celebrate Notts Pride in my home city. It's an honour to stand alongside such a vibrant and supportive community, embracing diversity and championing inclusivity. Being part of a company that values and actively supports LGBTQ+ rights is truly inspiring. Together, we're making strides towards a more accepting and inclusive world. Here's to love, acceptance, and the incredible spirit of Nottingham Pride.”
Kev Pascall, Credit Portfolio Lead at npower Business Solutions: “Going to Notts Pride for the second year with E.ON was amazing! It felt great to be among the community, and seeing people cheer us on while we waited for the parade to start as well as along the route was so heartwarming. The support from everyone really made the day unforgettable.”
Matthew Barrett, Project Management Degree Apprentice at E.ON: “I'm proud to have celebrated Pride in Nottingham with E.ON. It was an amazing day, and it makes me really appreciate working for a diverse and accepting company where I am able to be my true self.”
Our LGBT+ and Friends inclusivity network, which has over 1,000 members, supports our colleagues across Europe and ensures they never feel disadvantaged by being their authentic selves.
The network provides a safe space for colleagues, from different countries across the E.ON Group, to chat and come together. The network has also been key in identifying opportunities for E.ON to promote inclusivity, such as its support of Pride in Birmingham and Nottingham this year.