Pacific Blue, a leading renewable energy generator and retailer, is proud to announce that it has been named an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. Image The recognition follows Pacific Blue’s participation in the Diversity Council of Australia’s annual Inclusive Employer Index Survey, which measures employee diversity and inclusion experiences in the workplace. The survey captured Pacific Blue's high rate of employee participation and a whole-of-organisation commitment to fostering a safe, supportive workplace where people thrive, and recognises Pacific Blue has a higher level of Diversity and Inclusion compared to the Australian workforce. Domenic Capomolla, Chief Executive Officer Pacific Blue, said the Inclusive Employer status was aligned with the business’ mission to ‘Leave the world a better place’. "We genuinely believe that 'we are better together’, and, having been in the energy industry for more than 25 years, it’s the rich diversity and experience that our people have that continues to move us forward,” he said. “We are proud to be recognised not just for what we do, but for how we go about it – that is, our commitment to diversity and inclusion. To us, it’s more than just a statement, it’s the way we do things, and we appreciate this is a continuous journey to create a respectful, safe and supportive workplace.” Key elements of Pacific Blue recognised in the Inclusive Employer Index 42 per cent of employees were born overseas. 23 countries and 25 languages represented, with 46 per cent of employees identifying as multilingual. 82% of employees are on a flexible working arrangement. 7% of employees have a disability. 34% have carer responsibilities (children, elders etc). About Pacific Blue Founded in Melbourne in 1992, Pacific Blue (formerly Pacific Hydro Australia) has been at the forefront of renewable energy transition for more than 30 years. Pacific Blue is a leading owner, operator and developer of renewable energy assets, with a high-quality, diversified portfolio of wind, hydro and solar assets amounting to an installed capacity of 665 MW. Pacific Blue has a project development pipeline totalling more than 1.2 GW of potential capacity and energy storage solutions. Ownership: In 2016, Pacific Hydro was acquired by the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) through its subsidiary, State Power Investment Overseas of China (SPIC Overseas). SPIC is one of the five major power generation groups in China and the largest solar power generation enterprise in the world. About Diversity Council of Australia Diversity Council Australia is the independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Media contact Ainsley Marcus, Six O’Clock Advisory 0481 911 423 [email protected]