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For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek our Group chief exec Chris O'Shea met the latest intake of engineers at our British Gas training academy in Hamilton. Our apprenticeship programmes are key to nurturing the next generation of talent, who will help deliver the energy transition. We have a goal of recruiting 3,500 apprentices by 2030, including providing opportunities for under-represented groups. Find out more about our People & Planet Plan goals 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKdZ6-XE #ApprenticeshipWeek #Apprentices #MoreThanACareer #PeopleAndPlanetPlan

Working in partnership to accelerate transition to heat pumps 🏠🌍 Today, we've announced a long-term, strategic partnership with Aira to supercharge heat pump adoption across the UK. By combining Hive's #SmartHome legacy with Aira's innovative products, we’re making heat pumps more affordable and accessible. Over the past 11 years, Hive has helped customers save more than £490 million on their energy bills and switching to an Aira #HeatPump can reduce heating costs by as much as 29%. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eejzV2RG

Ever thought that energy apprenticeships are a man's world? Think again... ❌ It's #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, so we're busting some of the most common apprenticeship myths with our British Gas engineers in training Kim and Dawn! Interested in a career in energy? Help us energise a greener, fairer future with one of our 400 apprenticeship roles available at British Gas for 2025 👉 www.lifeatcentrica.com/ #MoreThanACareer #Apprenticeship #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Appentice #WomenInEngineering #EngineeringRoles #WeAreCentrica

Investing in talent and skills for the future ✨ For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we invited our local MP Imogen Walker to our British Gas training academy in Hamilton to see first hand the importance of our academy programmes in building the skillsets to support the UK's energy growth. The visit comes as we announced plans to introduce 400 apprenticeship roles within British Gas in 2025 to help accelerate the drive to net zero. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecpSvQRd

The team at British Gas is partnering with heata on an innovative trial exploring how waste heat generated by computer servers can be harnessed to save households money on their bills. 🛀 In a data centre, heat is a waste product, and energy-intensive cooling systems are required to stop the servers from overheating. To overcome this, heata has created a ‘virtual data centre’ - a network of servers distributed in people’s homes. Each server is attached to the home’s hot water cylinder, and as they process data, the heat they generate is transferred into the water, reducing the cost of heating the water and carbon too. 👏 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTRcsuXc

This week, Centrica's Chief People Officer Jill Shedden joined a roundtable discussion with UK Climate Minister Kerry McCarthy - Labour MP for Bristol East, to discuss the importance of social inclusion on the road to net zero 🌳 We believe that a sustainable future is built not only on advanced technology but also on inclusive practices. With the anticipated creation of 725,000 jobs in the energy sector by 2030, it's vital that we harness a diverse range of talent that is reflective of the communities we serve. Our commitment includes investing in skills development and fostering a culture of diversity. We're taking on 3,500 apprentices by 2030, and our updated Climate Transition Plan accelerates our net zero goal to 2040 - five years earlier than planned - so we’re going further and faster to power a fair and inclusive energy transition. #NetZero #CleanEnergy #Inclusion #GreenJobs

Fancy a brew to talk it through? ☕ Today is #TimeToTalk Day in collaboration with Mind - an opportunity to connect with colleagues, friends, and family to talk about mental health. Understanding and compassion diminishes the stigma associated with seeking help, so let’s take a moment to connect and strengthen our relationships through meaningful conversations. By sharing our experiences and listening to one another, we can break down barriers and create a culture where seeking help for better mental health is not just accepted, but encouraged. #MentalHealth #TimeToTalk #DiversityAndInclusion #WeAreCentrica #MoreThanACareer

We've introduced our second, upgraded Climate Transition Plan in a webinar for investors and sustainability experts. Group Head of Environment James Rushen and Group Head of Investor Relations Fraser Jamieson outlined how we have accelerated our #NetZero target to 2040! This is five years ahead of our original plan and a full decade ahead of the global target. We've also published new ambitions for heat pumps installations and smart devices connected to our Hive platform. Read the revised plan in depth here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dK753Edx

Courting success 🏐💻 Four months ago, we welcomed seven former athletes to Centrica through our Athletes Pathway Programme. Ama Agbeze, captain of England’s gold winning netball team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games is now thriving as a Performance and Growth Manager at PH Jones. Ama’s skills in communication, feedback, and time management, learnt in sport, are driving success in her new role. Read more about her journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq_JEdek

To celebrate #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we're throwing open the doors to our British Gas academies and inviting you to come and take a look. 👀 Spark your interest with a behind the scenes tour and discover how you could shape your future - while also helping to re-write ours. 📍 Dartford Academy 📅 Tuesday 11th February 📍Hamilton Academy 📅 Tuesday 11th February 📍Thatcham Academy 📅 Thursday 13th February 📍Leicester Academy 📅 Thursday 13th February 🔗 Follow the link to find out more and to book your space 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQqRh #MoreThanACareer