COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was named to JUST Capital's Top 100
U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Communities and Families list,
which recognizes organizations that set the bar in promoting the
health and wellness of their employees, their families and the
communities they serve. The company ranked first overall in the
utilities sector and received the top spot in the workers category
for utilities. AEP also tied for first place overall in the
diversity, equity and inclusion subcategory.
JUST Capital, in partnership with the Robert Woods Johnson
Foundation, created the list by evaluating Russell 1000 companies
on key areas including how they invest in employees, support
communities, treat customers, deliver value to shareholders, and
reduce their environmental impact.
"AEP is proud to be recognized again by JUST Capital for
investing in our employees and working to create more vibrant,
resilient communities," said Nicholas K.
Akins, AEP's chairman, president and chief executive
officer. "Health, wellness and safety are important parts of our
company culture. AEP's employees are our greatest asset, and we
strive to support them and their families through competitive
benefits, work-life balance and a diverse, inclusive work
environment. We look forward to building on our efforts to empower
both our employees and the communities where we live and work."
AEP also was included on Forbes and JUST Capital's JUST 100 list
and Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies list this year.
Learn more about AEP's commitment to its employees and the
communities it serves.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is focused on building a
smarter energy infrastructure and delivering new technologies and
custom energy solutions to our customers. AEP's approximately
16,800 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest
electricity transmission system and more than 223,000 miles of
distribution lines to efficiently deliver safe, reliable power to
nearly 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is
one of the nation's largest electricity producers with
approximately 30,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity,
including more than 5,500 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP's
family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas,
Appalachian Power (in Virginia and
West Virginia), AEP Appalachian
Power (in Tennessee), Indiana
Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of
Oklahoma, and Southwestern
Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas
Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners,
AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative
competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information,
visit aep.com.
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