Avangrid Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
July 19 2024 - 10:09AM
Business Wire
Scored 100% on Disability:IN’s latest
Disability Equality Index®
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company
and a member of the Iberdrola Group, has been named a Best Place to
Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN, Avangrid earned its
place on this prestigious list by receiving the maximum score of
100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, the world’s most
comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability workplace inclusion
policies and programs, for the company’s forward-thinking
disability inclusion practices.
“At Avangrid, we have been proactively working to create an
environment that is accommodating and empowering for all,” said
Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “We understand the value of disability
inclusion for our employees and customers, and we’re committed to
creating an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.
It’s an honor to be recognized for our efforts by Disability:IN,
and while we may have received a score of 100, we will use the
insights from this year’s index to continue advancing disability
inclusion across Avangrid and to pave the way for a more diverse
and inclusive energy sector.”
To earn a top-score, Avangrid was measured on culture &
leadership; enterprise-wide access; employment practices (benefits;
recruitment; employment, education, retention & advancement;
accommodations); community engagement; supplier diversity; and
responsible procurement. The company was recognized for its robust
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 customers and
employees. Avangrid was also lauded for its pilot program to help
build a diverse talent pipeline by developing opportunities to
employ visually impaired individuals.
"Since the formation of CARE within Avangrid, I have been open
and honest about wanting to help create a workplace for those with
disabilities, caregivers and allies of the disability community to
thrive,” said Amanda Miner, director of strategic innovation and
services at Avangrid and chair of CARE. “Avangrid has made great
strides toward accessible work accommodations and education through
our initiatives with CARE and the support of the DEI team. I am
proud of being a disabled employee (Autism, ADHD, Anxiety) and
caregiver to two disabled children. I am proud of the work we have
done and the impact we are making in Avangrid and the community at
large. I look forward to a future where my children can work in an
environment where disabilities are not stigmatized by society, and
they are considered as employable as a non-disabled person. I think
Avangrid is well on its way to achieving that dream."
This is the second honor Avangrid has earned in this year for
its diversity inclusion practices. The company was also named to
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 acknowledged
today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in
business. The index requires 30-40 hours to complete each year and
is completed online. It was originally modeled off the template
established by the Corporate Equality Index that highlights
LGBTQ+-inclusive workplace policies.
"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re
extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies
that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards
disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow,”
said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN. “Their
dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top
talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable
performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a
future where everyone can contribute and thrive.”
About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires 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 U.S. states, Avangrid has two primary
lines of business: networks and renewables. Through its networks
business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas
utilities, 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
across the United States. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000
people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST
100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in
2024 for the fourth consecutive year. In 2024, Avangrid ranked
first among utilities and 12 overall. The company supports the
U.N.’s 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, S.A. For more information,
visit www.avangrid.com.
About Disability:IN: Disability:IN is a global
organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business.
More than 500 corporations partner with Disability:IN to create
long-term business and social impact through the world’s most
comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking and reporting tool,
the Disability Equality Index; best-in-class conferences and
programs; expert counsel 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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