At Avangrid, our differences include all the dimensions that make each of us one-of-a-kind, and we provide equal opportunity regardless of, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, personality, beliefs, nationality, experiences, perspectives, and more. We believe innovation thrives in environments where our inherent worth is recognized, we can be ourselves with one another, and know we belong to something bigger. Our Equal Opportunity Program strives to build bridges and break down barriers by cultivating knowledge and experiences, connecting individuals to opportunities, resources, and support they need to make a meaningful impact.
As part of this roadmap, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment through fair and competitive business practices, ensuring equal opportunity in the procurement process.
Avangrid's goals for our Equal Opportunity Supplier Program include:
Actively seeking out suppliers that can provide competitive, high-quality goods and services whose business model is aligned with our business strategy.
To assist businesses in becoming competitive sources of supply through strategies such as mentoring, education, and supplier sub-contracting.
Communicating the value of the Equal Opportunity Supplier Program both internally and externally to all stakeholders.
Avangrid recognizes the positive impact equal opportunities bring to our employees, clients, and communities we serve and will strive to ensure the participation of local and community suppliers as a part of our strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
The following are key actions we are taking as part of our equal opportunity program:
Building awareness within our purchasing community at Avangrid.
Growing Avangrid's external presence and visibility.
Continuing to review best practices to increase community impact.
Engaging with organizations to aid in building strong relationships.
Avangrid's commitments to our communities, our people, and the environment make us one of the most sustainable, socially responsible energy companies in the country.
