Energy Services Agreement
The Energy Services Agreement (ESA) is a collective bargaining agreement developed through collaboration between employer signatories, trade unions, and workforce representatives. It aims to future-proof the UK Continental Shelf’s energy industry as it transitions to a net-zero environment, by establishing minimum employment standards for supply chain companies.
The ESA covers fair, equitable, and transparent minimum base rates of pay, related allowances, working hours, and holiday entitlement across energy services companies. It ensures that terms of employment are no less than the minimum standards set within the agreement.
Energy Services Agreement (ESA)
The Energy Services Agreement (ESA) document, as outlined by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), is a framework for setting minimum employment standards within the energy sector, particularly for those working in the UK Continental Shelf area. It encompasses guidelines on wages, working conditions, and holiday entitlements, aiming to ensure fair treatment and equitable conditions for employees amidst the industry’s transition towards net-zero emissions.
Codes of Practice
Energy Services Agreement Code of Practice – Training, Competence and Development
Energy Services Agreement Code of Practice – Travel Accommodation & Expenses
Energy Services Agreement Code of Practice – Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Energy Services Agreement Code of Practice – Trade Union Representation and Workforce Engagement
An agreement that services employees
This is a landmark agreement. It enables a consistent approach across the signatory companies. It demonstrates their commitment to creating a safe, productive, and engaged workforce across their areas of operation. The employer and trade union signatories take the lead. It now sets the standard of employee relations across the offshore energy industry. Swift progress in its first year is allowing the ESA signatories to turn their focus toward expanding the agreement. Lastly, it will attract more employers to the list of signatories and will further strengthen employees.