SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National
Organization on Disability (NOD) has recognized Sempra Energy
(NYSE: SRE) as a 2020 Leading Disability Employer for adopting
exemplary employment practices for people with disabilities.
"All of us across the Sempra Energy family of companies are
honored to be recognized for our concerted efforts to create an
accepting and comfortable work environment for people with visible
and non-visible disabilities," said Karen
Sedgwick, senior vice president, chief human resources
officer for Sempra Energy. "This recognition reflects the proud
work carried out by our operating companies, our diversity and
inclusion team, as well as our executive leaders, in shaping a
culture that accepts and validates people from all walks of
life."
This annual recognition is designed to commend those
organizations that are leading the way in disability hiring and to
encourage additional companies to tap into the many benefits of
hiring talent with disabilities, including strong consumer
preference for companies that employ individuals with disabilities
and greater employee engagement across the workforce.
Sempra Energy and its family of companies understand that
diversity drives performance. By raising awareness of individual
experiences and embracing an active dialogue to normalize
disability, Sempra Energy actively seeks to foster a more
inclusive, high-performing culture, where everyone feels a sense of
belonging.
One critical way Sempra Energy and its family of companies
strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve
is by working with nonprofit organizations advocating for
individuals with disabilities to identify job opportunities that
leverage their unique talents. As part of its commitment to living
the value of championing people, Sempra has a robust team to
facilitate accommodation requests from employees and support
efforts to enable them to contribute to their full potential. By
shining a spotlight on disability through programs such as
inclusion webinars, Sempra Energy and its family of companies
encourage all employees to challenge biases and make personal
commitments to driving inclusion for all.
About National Organization on Disability (NOD)
The
National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit
organization that seeks to increase employment opportunities for
the 80-percent of working age Americans with disabilities who are
not employed. To achieve this goal, NOD offers a suite of
employment solutions, tailored to meet leading companies' workforce
needs. NOD has helped some of the world's most recognized brands be
more competitive in today's global economy by building or enriching
their disability inclusion programs.
About Sempra Energy
Sempra Energy's mission is to be
North America's premier energy
infrastructure company. With more than $60
billion in total assets in 2019, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding
company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy
companies' more than 18,000 employees deliver energy with purpose
to over 35 million consumers. The company is focused on the most
attractive markets in North
America, including California, Texas, Mexico
and the LNG export market. Sempra Energy has been consistently
recognized for its leadership in sustainability, and diversity and
inclusion, and is a member of the S&P 500 Utilities Index and
the Dow Jones Utility Index. The company was also named one of the
"World's Most Admired Companies" for 2020 by Fortune Magazine.
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