Head count

The losses are calculated using the EMS State Estimator. The EMS models the entire Belgian network, listing each network element. The State Estimator will estimate the state of each network element on the basis of meas-

urements taken in real time and the system modelling parameters.

5.4 Human resources

GRI 102-7, GRI 102-8, GRI 401-2, GRI 401-3, GRI 405-1, SDG5, SDG8, GRI 103-2

5.4.1 Management approach

GRI 102-41

Elia owes its success entirely to the success of its employees. It is the company’s responsibility to help them develop their skills, foster their health and commitment, involve them in decisions and guarantee equal opportunities for all. Elia complies with international guidelines extending beyond its collective agreements and company agreements, such as the core labour standards of the International Labour Organisation (ILO: C87, C98 and C135) and the worker’s rights set out in the UN Global Compact.

Elia is committed to promoting diversity out of conviction and in accordance with ILO Convention 111 and strictly condemns any discriminatory action in all work-related situations. All employees are equal regardless of their ethnic origin, age and gender, sexual identity, religious affiliation, political views, national or social origin or other factors. Elia is committed to valuing all employees and their abilities equally - regardless of their individual identity. There were no cases of discrimination in 2020.

As part of the Group’s sustainability initiative "Act Now", we have a Group Diversity and Inclusion charter. In 2021, we will launch a Diversity & Inclusion Scan to better understand where we stand today in relation to these areas of action. This will lead us to a specific roadmap to work on our improvement. We also pursue our efforts in "occupational health and safety". The maintenance and further development of ours values-based corporate culture is one of the top goals for the company and the strategic basis for all personnel-related decisions. Within the management team, responsibility for personnel strategy issues lies with the Group Chief Alignment Officer and the Group Talent Management Officer.