Company achieves rating of 100 from the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation
WALTHAM,
Mass. and BROOKLYN,
N.Y., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid
has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), achieving
the designation of being an "Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+
Workplace Inclusion" recipient. The CEI is the nation's foremost
benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and
practices related to LGBTQ+ equality. National Grid has earned a
top CEI score every year since 2020.
"We're proud to celebrate this recognition from the Human Rights
Campaign Foundation," said Will
Serle, Chief People Officer, National Grid. "Maintaining a
fully inclusive workplace for our people is embedded in National
Grid's commitment to deliver a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy
future that benefits everyone. This achievement reflects our
dedication to empowering LGBTQ+ employees and allies to thrive and
make a positive impact at every stage of their careers — and
reminds us of the work that we must continue to do to foster a
culture in which all employees are supported and positioned for
success."
"For well over two decades, businesses have played an important
role in furthering LGBTQ+ equality by centering employee needs and
voices when it comes to workplace inclusion. While there is much
more work to be done, year-over-year growth in CEI participation is
evidence of a business community that recognizes the responsibility
and value in upholding equity and inclusion," said RaShawn
"Shawnie" Hawkins, Human Rights Campaign Sr Director of Workplace
Equality. "Our goal at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation is to
work in a spirit of partnership with companies, providing
educational resources and leading benchmarking, and collaborating
on ways for businesses to support the LGBTQ+ community at a time
when we face unprecedented legislative attacks, heightened
anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and physical violence. The CEI is an
ever-evolving tool — a blueprint that companies can use to show up
more effectively in supporting their LGBTQ+ employees and their
families."
The CEI rates companies on criteria under four key categories —
workforce protections; inclusive benefits; supporting an inclusive
culture; and corporate social responsibility. 2023-2024 ratings
also specifically measured transgender inclusive benefits. Perfect
scores are awarded to employers that took concrete steps to
establish and implement comprehensive policies, benefits, and
practices that ensure greater equity for LGBTQ+ workers.
National Grid aspires to be among the most diverse, equitable,
and inclusive companies of the 21st century. This
commitment includes:
- Supporting LGBTQ+ employees and their families by providing
equitable and inclusive benefits, including transgender inclusive
benefits.
- Prioritizing the safety and well-being of all employees by
holding supportive forums that promote open discussion.
- Ensuring visibility for LGBTQ+ employees and allies by rolling
out a pronouns initiative, enabling colleagues to add their
pronouns to employee badges and within the company's internal
systems.
- Partnering with the company's employee-led PRIDE Employee
Resource Group (ERG) — one of 16 active ERGs promoting Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion and aimed at eliminating workplace barriers —
to build strong support networks and provide resources for LGBTQ+
employees and allies through year-round events and community
partnerships. The Pride ERG has established a Transgender Support
Network offering initiatives specifically created to support and
empower transgender employees.
View the complete 2023-2024 CEI Report.
About National Grid
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and
clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people
through our networks in New York
and Massachusetts. National Grid
is focused on building a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy future —
transforming our networks with more reliable and resilient energy
solutions to meet state climate goals and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
For more information, please visit our website, follow us
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