We strive for all RenewableUK events and conferences to be a positive and inclusive experience from beginning to end. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our events. By attending a RenewableUK event, you’re agreeing to respect and be kind to everyone present, regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other aspect of what they look like, where they come from or who they are.
RenewableUK is dedicated to providing a respectful and harassment-free working environment. It is paramount that everyone involved in the work of Solar Energy UK, or who attends an event/meeting for RenewableUK feel comfortable, safe and respected. We do not tolerate harassment of employees in any form. Members violating these rules may be subject to sanctions.
This Event safeguarding code of conduct (“Event safeguarding code of conduct”) guides everyone who participates in or attends RenewableUK conferences, meetings, or other sponsored events (“events”), including members, non-members, employees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, and other guests (“attendees”).
RenewableUK wants to ensure that all attendees understand what behaviour is expected and what behaviour will not be tolerated at a RenewableUK Event. The facilities covered by this Event safeguarding code of conduct include any venue, hotel, meeting room, or RenewableUK office location where a RenewableUK Event takes place, as well as at off-site locations where event-related social gatherings take place.
Attendees shall:
RenewableUK expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or perceived disability (physical or mental), or any other legally protected characteristic.
Examples of conduct prohibited by this Event safeguarding code of conduct which shall be determined in RenewableUK ’s absolute discretion include, without limitation:
Anyone engaging in such behaviour may be asked to leave the event and may be refused entry to future events, at the sole discretion of RenewableUK.
If you are a victim yourself, or suspect/witness someone is the victim of abuse, you can speak to any member of RenewableUK staff in person who will immediately notify one of our Safeguarding Leads. If you aren’t sure how to find a RenewableUK staff member, you can find us at our exhibition stand or by asking the venue staff at the information desk.
Alternatively, you can report an issue to us anonymously by completing this form, or you can email events@RenewableUK.com.
Please note any issues raised with us will be treated in complete confidence and not shared with anyone outside of the organisation.
RenewableUK will not tolerate any actual or attempted reprisals or retaliation against individuals who raise in good faith a concern that this Event safeguarding code of conduct has been violated, or who participate in the investigation of such a concern. RenewableUK takes all allegations of Unacceptable conduct seriously and is committed to ensuring an event environment that is free of any such activities.
