Driving Diversity in the Energy Transition Sector
Our mission is to build a dynamic, inclusive pipeline of diverse talent into the energy transition - from awareness to entrepreneurship. We focus on people with skills, insight, and ambition who are essential to building the workforce and solutions that Britain needs to reach Net Zero.A little bit about us
IntoNetZero is a new not-for-profit that exists to dramatically increase the number of diverse leaders entering and finding success in the new energy sector by building awareness of education pathways, providing information about recently created jobs, inspiring rewarding careers and nurturing opportunities to start new businesses.
The opportunity
Traditionally, the energy sector has been shaped by executives and entrepreneurs from similar backgrounds with long-established networks. But in the rapidly evolving Net Zero economy, no one has decades of experience — and that levels the playing field. This moment offers a rare opportunity to bring in new perspectives. People from diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and sectors can become architects of the solutions we need. Inclusion isn’t just possible, it’s essential.
30 million
More green-skilled workers are needed globally by 2030 to deliver net zero.
4Xs
Green jobs are growing at around four times the rate of the overall UK job market.
1114%
Job postings for renewable energy managers grew by a staggering 1114% (2019-2022).
6%
Talent demand is not being met, with green talent only increasing by 6% each year (2017-2022).
32%
Women currently account for 32% of the global energy sector workforce and represent just 26% of all Executives and C-Suite leaders.
22%
Racial and ethnic minorities currently account for 22% of the global energy sector workforce and only 20% of Executives and C-Suite leaders.
Our approach
IntoNetZero will connect people to resources and programmes that offer impactful support where it’s most needed – with a particular focus on inclusion and timely access.
Critically, our approach is collaborative: connecting individuals to existing opportunities and funded provision, while learning from successful, like-minded initiatives. We are building an offer that supports people on their journey into the Net Zero economy through three interconnected pathways.
Entrepreneurship
Resources, tools and guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Employment
Guidance and advice on energy career routes
Education
Signposting to existing training and learning pathways
How you can support us
01
Invest
Provide critical social investment to support the development of IntoNetZero.
Become an IntoNetZero founder partner with a commitment of £50,000 pa for three years initially.
02
Shape
Share your expertise and partner with us in shaping the future of IntoNetZero.
03
Support
Leverage the skills and resources of your business to strengthen the capacity of IntoNetZero.
Our team
Beena Sharma
Co-Founder, IntoNetZero
CEO, CCU International
Gareth Dauley
Co-Founder, IntoNetZero
CEO, KOE Group
Anthony Harte
Advisor,
IntoNetZero
Head of Social Impact UK, Shell