Edison Strengthens Commitment to Black Employees by Joining AABE Energy Equity Initiative
10 October 2020 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
Edison International and Southern California Edison are
partnering with the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
to increase the representation of African Americans in the energy
industry. Building on a longstanding commitment to diversity,
equity and inclusion, Edison International and SCE are joining
AABE’s Energy Equity Initiative to take key actions in the areas of
employment, leadership, business contracting and workforce
development.
“We recognize the progress we’ve made to date, with nearly 70%
of our employees representing gender or racial/ethnic diversity and
seven of 11 Edison International directors being diverse. We want
to make even more meaningful change,” said Pedro Pizarro, Edison
International president and CEO. “In partnering with organizations
like AABE, we are confident that improving the employee experience
for our Black team members will ultimately benefit them, our entire
workforce and our communities.”
Edison International and SCE recently issued a “Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Report” and committed to greater data
transparency and cultural literacy training, career counseling, a
skilled craft scholarship program, an external audit for potential
bias in HR and ethics processes, marketplace development and
supplier diversity, and external partnerships and allyships with
organizations like AABE.
“AABE is pleased to have Edison International and Southern
California Edison join our AABE Energy Equity Initiative. We
applaud the company for its commitment to building a truly
equitable work environment, especially as it relates to African
Americans,” said Paula Glover, AABE president and CEO. “We support
their willingness to be transparent with data about where they
currently stand and acknowledging that there is real work to do.
The association looks forward to supporting Edison International
and SCE in their efforts and to partnering with them to bring about
a more equitable and inclusive industry.”
Starting last year, Edison held a series of discussions with
groups dedicated to the Black employee experience that identified
key areas to better understand the multiple aspects of diversity,
equity and inclusion, including representation, pay, access,
culture and employee sentiment and community building.
“Our view is that innovation happens when diverse minds come
together,” Pizarro said. “Diverse, equitable and inclusive
workplaces lead to better business decisions and an environment
where every employee feels supported and empowered. That’s why
we’re committed to developing a team that reflects the broad
diversity of the customers and communities we serve and to creating
an environment that reflects our values.”
About Southern California Edison
An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California
Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a
population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer
accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central,
Coastal and Southern California.
About Edison International
Edison International (NYSE: EIX) is one of the nation’s largest
electric utility holding companies, providing clean and reliable
energy and energy services through its independent companies.
Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the
parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility
that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern,
Central and Coastal California. Edison International is also the
parent company of Edison Energy, a global energy advisory company
delivering comprehensive, data-driven energy solutions to
commercial and industrial users to meet their cost, sustainability
and risk goals.
The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is the
nation’s premier energy professional trade association representing
the interests of African American leaders and employees in the
energy industry. Our 43-year mission is to provide direct input
into the deliberations and developments of energy policies,
regulations, emerging technologies and environmental issues. The
association has over 2,000 members across 38 chapters nationwide.
Since its founding, the association has been a leader in informing
and educating policymakers on energy issues, including impacts on
diverse communities.
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