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EDI Case Study: Launching Member Networks at IOM3

EDI Case Study: Launching Member Networks at IOM3

Launched by its Chief Executive in response to member demand, in 2021 the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) introduced three new member networks, to bring together and support people who may be in an under-represented group in their profession. Company Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Industry Membership organisation for Materials, Minerals and Mining Location London and Grantham, with members UK-wide and internationally Company Size 45 employees, 15,000 members Intervention Introduction of new community groups for members Specific challenges Making materials, minerals and mining topics accessible to everyone, against a background of declining uptake of qualifications in these areas and specific challenges for those in under-represented groups in their profession Outcomes Created a safe space for discussion, leading to new ideas and events being held. Next steps are to build up the groups, and adopt additional data collection to quantify the impacts. Photo Credit: IOM3. WIM3 [...]

Joanna Johnson2023-09-26T10:19:50+00:00September 26th, 2023|

Inclusive Innovation in the Foundation Industries

Inclusive Innovation in the Foundation Industries

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to meet Karen Souza, D&I Partner at Innovate UK KTN. I was excited to hear about their focus on Inclusive Innovation, and immediately asked her to join us for our next TransFIRe EDI Working Group Session. Our EDI Working Group brings together people who are advocating and leading change for EDI in their businesses and industries, from the TransFIRe research community and our industry partners. Our industry participants represent production, research and development, and HR roles, and I was excited to bring the Inclusive Innovation discussion into this forum. Karen Souza Roll forwards a few weeks, and our session did not disappoint. Karen explained how UKRI’s vision is to work with partners to shape a dynamic, diverse and inclusive system of research and innovation in the UK. While the UK has incredible diverse talent, it is recognised that there [...]

Joanna Johnson2023-07-25T08:08:06+00:00July 24th, 2023|

Foundation Industries 4.0 – Workshop and Networking event

Foundation Industries 4.0 – Workshop and Networking event

Last month, I had the pleasure to join the Women Innovators in Foundation Industries (WINFI) workshop and networking event. Held in London at IOM3, the event brought together people from across the foundation industries to learn about Foundation Industry 4.0 solutions being led by women innovators. Digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence of course featured prominently, with innovations tackling topics including: The work of DigitLab, research to accelerate the adoption of digital technology, clean growth, and impacts on environment and society - Professor Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen Data-led solutions to cut costs and emissions in energy-intensive manufacturing, such as cement and steel manufacture – Buffy Price, Carbon Re Process control and automation, and benefits of digitisation – Lani Scholtz, Promteck Ltd. Also great to hear they are working on new ideas around inclusion Sensors and AI monitoring of concrete quality during transportation – Emeso Ojo, Cloud Cycle Ltd AI waste monitoring to [...]

Joanna Johnson2023-05-26T12:28:31+00:00May 26th, 2023|

EDI Case Study: Elevating Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness at Hanson

EDI Case Study: Elevating Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness at Hanson

In Brief Company Hanson Industry Cement and quarry products Location Nationwide Company Size 3,500 employees Intervention Introduction of a comprehensive Wellbeing and Mental Health programme Specific challenges Mental health became an increasing issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, but had previously been little discussed. Reaching all employees posed a challenge, as Hanson has many sites nationwide and many employees who do not have email access at work. Outcomes Over 220 Mental Health First Aiders, and a culture of support in place for all colleagues Photo credit: Hanson About Hanson Hanson UK is a British-based building materials company, headquartered in Maidenhead. The company has been a subsidiary of the German company Heidelberg Materials since August 2007. Hanson UK is a leading supplier of low carbon heavy building materials to the construction industry. Hanson’s principal markets are the major conurbations in England and Wales and the central belt of Scotland. [...]

Joanna Johnson2023-05-16T08:44:59+00:00May 2nd, 2023|