At St1, we want to build a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their true selves. This effort is driven by St1’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) working group.

“St1 is not an ordinary energy company, and neither are our employees. We see diversity as a strength. Each of us adds something extraordinary to the success we’re creating together,” says Lea Rankinen, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs and the owner of the DEI initiative.

Since launching the DEI initiative in spring 2024, we have continued steady efforts to create an even more inclusive workplace. The DEI working group has met monthly ever since the initiative began. “The group is open to all employees, regardless of role, location, or prior knowledge of DEI concepts. Everyone’s voices and ideas are welcome,” says Linnea Frangén, Communication Manager, who leads the group and the DEI work at St1.

Focus on policies, culture, and training

One of the key initiatives in 2025 was the creation of a Group‑wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. Developed by the working group in close collaboration with HR and other internal stakeholders, the policy was formally approved at the end of the year. The working group also organized a training session for line managers on inclusive leadership.

“Training people leaders on DEI topics is especially impactful, as they play a key role in setting the tone for their teams and shaping the overall work experience,” Frangén explains.

Of St1’s more than 200 line managers, nearly a hundred attended the live session, and those unable to join had access to the recorded version. According to the participants, key takeaways included listening more actively, getting to know people better to understand their unique needs and working styles, and intervening thoughtfully when needed.

St1 has also advanced DEI through concrete improvements to the physical workplace. In 2025, a private, dedicated nursing space was introduced at our headquarters to support employees returning from parental leave. St1’s Helsinki and Stockholm offices also feature all-gender restrooms, introduced earlier to promote inclusiveness.

Strong DEI results and commitment

St1’s annual employee engagement survey includes questions on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as on employees’ confidence in reporting mechanisms. The survey response rate was 92% (89% in 2024), reflecting strong employee engagement.

DEI questions were included in the survey for the first time in 2024. The 2025 Group results remained at a similar level overall, with the total score unchanged at 82 points. Individual question scores varied by 1–2 points compared to the previous year. All scores above 75 are considered high, indicating that DEI at St1 remains strong.

“Creating an inclusive work culture is a joint, ongoing effort. We will build on these results and advance DEI even further,” says Rankinen.

In 2026, we will continue developing our DEI efforts to build a workplace where people feel safe, speak their minds, and know they are respected and valued.