ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE
We know that supporting an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda is critical to the long-term success of our company. That is why our leadership in ESG is so meaningful. When we reduce safety incidents, sustain and modernize our infrastructure, provide an excellent customer experience, and celebrate employees’ differences, we are living our ESG philosophy. We are proud to provide meaningful support to the communities we serve. As a national water and wastewater utility company with a local presence, we believe that helping our communities thrive is a business imperative.
INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
At American Water, we regularly reflect on our values and our culture. We’re all different and having that diversity across our organization makes us a great company. Most importantly, we embrace and expect one another to respect and value those differences. We believe that Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E) are vital elements to our success. Creating an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work is essential for the physical and emotional safety of our employees. We are more successful when our workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
In May 2022, American Water issued our second annual ID&E Report. The report highlights the efforts American Water has undertaken, and the strides we have made, in advancing our commitment to building an inclusive workplace. The report can be accessed by visiting our new ID&E website at diversityataw.com
Our ID&E Annual Report shares the strategies, practices, policies, and programs from across the business. It includes more than 100 data points related to our culture of inclusion and caring. The data demonstrate that we still have work to do to drive diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. For 2022, American Water has established targets related to increasing women and ethnic and racial diversity in management roles.