COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq:
AEP) was named to JUST Capital's 2022 Top 100 U.S. Companies For
Workforce Equity and Mobility list, which recognizes companies that
set the bar in advancing racial equity and workforce opportunity
and mobility.
JUST Capital, in partnership with the Anne E. Casey Foundation,
created the list by evaluating Russell 1000 companies on key areas
including the opportunity for job advancement, career development
programs, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, fair pay and
overall worker benefits.
"AEP is honored to be recognized by JUST Capital for advancing
our workforce in diversity, equity and mobility," said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP's chairman and chief
executive officer. "Workforce equity and mobility are a crucial
part of supporting our employees and creating a culture that
reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strive to
create a supportive, inclusive work environment and will continue
our efforts to empower our employees."
Learn more about AEP's strategy to build the workforce of
the future.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner,
brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's
approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation's
largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles
of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable
power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is
one of the nation's largest electricity producers with
approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity,
including more than 7,100 megawatts of renewable energy. The
company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio
to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to
reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2000 levels
by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2050. AEP is
recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community
engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. 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, which provides
innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more
information, visit aep.com.
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