COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq:
AEP) was included in Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
The list was developed based on an independent survey from a
sample of approximately 45,000 U.S.-based employees. The survey was
administered anonymously in a series of online panels where
participants were asked to rate their organizations on criteria
such as age, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation
equality. Respondents belonging to underrepresented groups also
were asked to nominate organizations other than their own. The
final list ranked the 500 employers that received the most
recommendations and demonstrated diversity-related
best-practices.
"AEP is focused on building a workforce that reflects the
diversity and vibrancy of the communities we serve, while
leveraging different points of view to better serve customers and
cultivate growth," said Julie Sloat,
AEP president and chief executive officer. "We're proud to receive
this recognition and will continue our efforts to create a work
culture where our team members feel respected, valued and
connected."
Learn more about AEP's diversity, equity and inclusion
initiatives.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner,
brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's
approximately 17,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's
largest electricity transmission system and more than 225,000 miles
of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable
power to 5.6 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 7,000 megawatts of renewable energy. The
company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio
to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2032. AEP is on track to
reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels
by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2045. 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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