Event safeguarding code of conduct
We strive for all RenewableUK events and conferences to be a positive and inclusive experience from beginning to end. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our events. By attending a RenewableUK event, you’re agreeing to respect and be kind to everyone present, regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other aspect of what they look like, where they come from or who they are.
This Event safeguarding code of conduct (“Event safeguarding code of conduct”) guides everyone who participates in or attends RenewableUK conferences, meetings, or other sponsored events (“events”), including members, non-members, employees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, and other guests (“attendees”).
RenewableUK wants to ensure that all attendees understand what behaviour is expected and what behaviour will not be tolerated at a RenewableUK Event. The facilities covered by this Event safeguarding code of conduct include any venue, hotel, meeting room, or RenewableUK office location where a RenewableUK Event takes place, as well as at off-site locations where event-related social gatherings take place.
Expected conduct
Attendees shall:
- Be considerate and respectful to each other.
- Refrain from any Unacceptable conduct.
- Alert a staff member present from RenewableUK, if they observe any conduct that violates this Event safeguarding code of conduct.
- Comply with all rules, policies, and procedures of the facilities at which any event is being hosted.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the country where the event is located
Unacceptable conduct
RenewableUK expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or perceived disability (physical or mental), or any other legally protected characteristic.
Examples of conduct prohibited by this Event safeguarding code of conduct which shall be determined in RenewableUK ’s absolute discretion include, without limitation:
- Sexist, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory jokes, slurs, insults or comments;
- Alcohol or drug abuse or any of the behaviours associated with this
- Unwelcome sexual advances, whether verbal or physical
- Display of sexualised images
- Stalking, whether in person or online
- Threatening or intimidating language or physical conduct
- Inappropriate photography or recording
- Unsolicited physical contact
- Verbal or written harassment or intimidation
- Comments that indicate superiority related to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion.
- Sustained disruption of talks
- Advocating for, or encouraging any of the above behaviours
Anyone engaging in such behaviour may be asked to leave the event and may be refused entry to future events, at the sole discretion of RenewableUK.
How to report an issue
If you are a victim yourself, or suspect/witness someone is the victim of abuse, you can speak to any member of RenewableUK staff in person who will immediately notify one of our Safeguarding Leads. If you aren’t sure how to find a RenewableUK staff member, you can find us at our exhibition stand or by asking the venue staff at the information desk.
Alternatively, you can report an issue to us anonymously by completing this form, or you can email
No retaliation
RenewableUK will not tolerate any actual or attempted reprisals or retaliation against individuals who raise in good faith a concern that this Event safeguarding code of conduct has been violated, or who participate in the investigation of such a concern. RenewableUK takes all allegations of Unacceptable conduct seriously and is committed to ensuring an event environment that is free of any such activities.