TLC Lions double award win: E.ON is Human Company of the Year...again!

We’ve only gone and done it again! The TLC Lions Awards are prestigious accolades that recognise companies which champion human leadership and create inclusive, people-first workplaces. To be acknowledged for the work we’re doing to make E.ON an even better place to work is an incredible achievement — one that we don’t take lightly.

Helen Bradbury, Chief People Officer at E.ON UK, said: “Winning Human Company of the Year for the second year in a row is an incredible honour and a testament to the passion and dedication of our people. From our growing colleague-led inclusion networks to the impact of embRace and Fast Forward, we’re committed to ensuring every colleague feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. This award belongs to all our colleagues across E.ON who continue to champion a inclusive workplace with our people at the heart.” 

What set us apart?

Our commitment to fostering a more inclusive, supportive and empowering workplace continues to make waves. Here’s what helped us stand out:

Expanding our inclusion networks

In just 18 months, we’ve grown our colleague-led inclusion networks by 40%, providing more opportunities than ever for our colleagues to have their voices heard and drive real change.

Empowering Women in Leadership

Our Fast Forward network has been pivotal in delivering our Women in Leadership programme. Over 300 women have completed it so far, with more than 50% receiving promotions or lateral career moves — a huge step forward in gender equality at E.ON.

Actively listening and learning

Through those 18 months, we’ve hosted 100+ listening events on topics such as maternity, fertility, racial inclusion, disability, menopause, and neurodiversity. Additionally, our colleagues have shared 40+ personal blog posts, bravely telling their own stories and fostering deeper understanding across the business. 

And there's more...

Our very own embRace network won Employee Network of the Year!

This powerhouse colleague-led network has been instrumental in breaking barriers and driving meaningful change for our ethnically diverse colleagues. From hosting impactful events for South Asian Heritage Month and Black History Month to launching the embRace Your Talent leadership programme, this network continues to make a real difference. 

The impact?

• Confidence levels among participants skyrocketed by 148%
• Leadership purpose clarity increased by 9%
• Personal brand clarity strengthened by 11%
• Financial acumen improved by 13%

With 1,400+ colleagues engaged across the company, embRace continues to grow in strength, impact, and influence. 

The journey continues

We’re incredibly proud of this recognition, but we know the work doesn’t stop here. We remain committed to building an even more inclusive, supportive, and people-focused workplace — because when our people thrive, so does our business. 

A huge thank you to every single person who has contributed to making E.ON a place where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. Here’s to another year of making a positive difference!