Fortis Signs BlackNorth Initiative Pledge to End Systemic Anti-Black Racism
July 20 2020 - 6:00AM
Barry Perry, President and CEO, Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the
"Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) today joined other senior leaders
from Canadian public companies in a pledge to take action to end
systemic anti-Black racism. The pledge is part of the BlackNorth
Initiative and the newly formed Canadian Council of Business
Leaders Against Anti-Black Systemic Racism.
"The business community has a tremendous
responsibility to help society at large be free from anti-Black
racism," said Barry Perry, President and CEO, Fortis. "We need to
take deliberate and courageous actions now to address this
issue."
The BlackNorth Initiative aligns with broad
diversity and inclusion commitments made by Fortis and its ten
energy companies throughout North America.
"At Fortis, we are focused on growing,
innovating and leading through our people. We want to provide
workplaces where people feel valued, respected and safe. Our
employees should be able to reach their full potential regardless
of their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or any other
personal characteristic," said Perry.
Fortis launched its commitment to advancing
diversity and inclusion in September 2019. Our utilities, led by
their CEOs and senior leadership teams, are working to support the
Corporation's overall goal to be an inclusive and diverse workplace
which inspires innovation, attracts bright minds and makes better
communities.
"By working together on the BlackNorth
initiative and by continuing to focus on underrepresented groups,
we move closer to our goal of true inclusion and diversity in our
workplaces in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean," said
Perry. "We have the ability to make a difference, so we must."
Further information on the BlackNorth Initiative
is available at https://www.blacknorth.ca/Home. Fortis
diversity and inclusion commitments are discussed on page 50 of the
Corporation's 2020 Sustainability Report.
About FortisFortis is a
well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric
and gas utility industry, with 2019 revenue of $8.8 billion and
total assets of $57 billion as at March 31, 2020. The Corporation's
9,000 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces,
nine U.S. states and three Caribbean countries.
Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and NYSE and
trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed
at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedar.com, or www.sec.gov.
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For more information please
contact Investor Enquiries: Ms. Stephanie Amaimo Vice
President, Investor Relations Fortis Inc. 248.946.3572
investorrelations@fortisinc.com
Media Enquiries: Ms. Karen McCarthy Vice
President, Communications & Corporate Affairs Fortis Inc.
709.737.5323 media@fortisinc.com
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