Score 100% in Disability: IN’s latest Disability Equality Index ®
ORANGE, Conn.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola (OTC:) Group, has been named a Best Place to Work for People with Disabilities. by Disability:IN, Avangrid (NYSE:) earned a place on this prestigious list by receiving a maximum score of 100 in the Disability Equality Index 2024 ® , the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for workplace inclusion policies and programs, for the company’s progress. -thinking disability inclusion practice.
At Avangrid, we have proactively worked to create an accommodating and empowering environment for all, said Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid. We understand the value of disability inclusion for our employees and customers, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. It is an honor to be recognized for our efforts by Disability:IN, and when we can receive a score of 100, we will use the insights from this year’s index to continue advancing disability inclusion in Avangrid and to pave the way for more diversity. and inclusive energy sector.
To achieve the highest score, Avangrid is measured on culture & leadership; access to the company; Employment practices (benefits; recruitment; employment, education, retention & advancement; accommodation); community involvement; various suppliers; and responsible procurement. The company is recognized for its powerful business resource group, CARE, for employees with disabilities, caregivers and allies. CARE creates a safe space for open dialogue, acceptance, compassion and empathy for Avangrid’s customers and employees. Avangrid was also praised for its pilot program to help build a diverse talent pipeline by expanding opportunities to work with the visually impaired.
“Since the formation of CARE at Avangrid, I have been open and honest about wanting to help create workplaces for people with disabilities, caregivers and allies of the disabled community to thrive, said Amanda Miner, director of innovation and strategic services at Avangrid and chair of CARE Avangrid has made great strides towards accessible work accommodation and education through the initiative with CARE and the support of the DEI team. I am proud to be a disabled worker (Autism, ADHD, anxiety) and a caregiver for two disabled children done in Avangrid and society in general, I look forward to a future where my children can work in an environment with disabilities by society, and they can be a person without disabilities, I think that Avangrid will achieve that dream.
This is the second award Avangrid has received this year for its diversity inclusion practices. The company was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 in April.
The Disability Equality Index was launched in 2015 in the United States as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is now recognized as the most powerful disability inclusion assessment tool in business. The index takes 30-40 hours to complete each year and is completed online. It was originally modeled after the template established by the Corporate Equality Index that highlights LGBTQ+ workplace policies.
“On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we are extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies that are taking a proactive role in driving progress towards disability inclusion, setting the benchmark for others to follow,” said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN Dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable performance in today’s global marketplace, we create a future where we can contribute and thrive.
About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) wants to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $45 billion in assets and operations in 24 US states, Avangrid has two primary lines of business: grid and renewable energy. Through its network business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and utility companies, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its renewables business, Avangrid owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities throughout the United States. Avangrid employs about 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies “ranking the best corporate citizens in America” in 2024 for the fourth year in a row. In 2024, Avangrid ranks first among utilities and 12th overall. The company supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024 for the sixth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, SA For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.
About Disability:IN: Disability: IN is a global organization that promotes disability inclusion and equality in business. More than 500 companies partner with Disability:IN to create long-term business and social impact through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion and reporting benchmarking tool, the Disability Equality Index; best-in-class conferences and programs; expert advisor and engagement; and public policy leadership. To learn more about Disability:IN’s key initiatives including Boards Are IN, Investors Are IN, and CEOs Are IN, visit www.disabilityin.org
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