Eversource is ranked in the top 250 of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, according to Forbes
Check out our new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion report! This report provides data and information on our DE&I goals, as well as an overview of our DE&I strategy and efforts we are making on our DE&I journey at Eversource. 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Eversource
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values that help drive the way we do business with our employees, customers and suppliers. Those values strengthen our bonds within the multi-cultural communities we serve.
Diversity is the variation among individuals and groups based on identities, experiences and backgrounds.
Equity with an internal focus is ensuring all employees have access to the same career opportunities in a fair and just manner.
Inclusion is intentionally engaging all employees, treating them with respect and dignity and creating an environment where all are welcome.
Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
We will achieve this by valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to:
- Creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success.
- Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.
Learn more about DE&I at Eversource
Leadership Commitment
Our leadership, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Nolan, is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are actively involved in regional and national efforts to create more opportunity in our workplaces and communities.
Commitments include:
- We are a signatory company with the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace.
- Our company is active in Paradigm for Parity, a coalition comprised of business leaders, board members and academics committed to addressing the corporate leadership gender gap.
- In 2020 we surpassed our goal to donate $4 million to diverse organizations and social agencies within our communities.
- In 2021, Joe Nolan expanded our senior leadership commitment by announcing a new position of Vice President, Corporate Citizenship & Equity. This supports environmental justice and equity considerations into decisions throughout Eversource’s operations.
A commitment to diversity at both the Board of Trustees and the employee levels contributes greatly to the success of our company.
In 2020, our 11-person Board included nine members who have served for nine or fewer years — three of whom are women — and four members who are persons of color.
We believe that the mix of longer-tenured Trustees and recently elected Trustees — together with industry-leading diversity and significant experience — provide for the kind of balance that contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Board.
Business Resource Groups
Eversource offers six Business Resource Groups (BRGs) open to all employees. They are voluntary, employee-led groups who join together to provide support, enhance career development and contribute to personal growth and development.
Multicultural Business Resource Group
The Multicultural BRG is focused on bringing together employees from different cultures to network, develop skills and support each other. This BRG strives to enhance employee engagement by demonstrating Eversource's commitment to a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve.
New Hire Business Resource Group
The New Hire BRG is focused on helping newly hired employees make connections, share experiences and form collaborations. This BRG strives to build lasting relationships to assist with personal and professional development and support employee recruitment, retention and development.
Pride+ Allies Business Resource Group
The Pride+ Allies BRG is focused on creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for LGBTQIA+ employees. The group is committed to building workplace equity, promoting employee development and educating the organization on the unique needs of the LGBTQIA+ community and their families.
Veterans Business Resource Group
The Veterans BRG is focused on assisting military veterans and active duty reservists reach their full potential at Eversource by attracting, retaining, supporting and developing talent. This BRG builds bridges and pathways for employees to make connections, share experiences and form collaborations to develop their careers. Eversource is committed to actively seeking out military veterans.
Women’s Business Resource Group
The Women’s BRG is focused on helping women reach their full potential at Eversource by sharing experiences, making connections and creating learning and growth opportunities.
Young Professionals Business Resource Group
The Young Professionals BRG is focused on mentoring, networking and education, in support of young professional employees.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council
The DEI Council is comprised of BRG leaders and executive sponsors who help set strategy and lead our major DEI initiatives and commitments. These efforts focus on creating and supporting greater:
- Employee engagement
- Diversity in our workforce
- Equity and inclusion in our workplace
- Racial and social justice in our communities
Racial and Social Justice
Eversource is committed to enhancing DE&I in our workplace by focusing on:
- Building talent pipeline programs
- Leadership commitments to DE&I
- Supporting the diverse communities where we work and live. Our employees volunteered more than 26,000 hours in 2020.
- Eversource has increased spending with diverse suppliers over the past three years via its Supplier Diversity Program, supporting jobs for underrepresented groups in the energy industry across the enterprise.
Our Racial Equity Task Force works to establish plans and priorities that will help achieve our racial and social justice goals. Working with executive sponsors in the company, this diverse team of employees provides advice, thoughts and views on the company’s progress, plans and activities.
Three of those priorities are:
- Enhancing talent and career development practices
- Building a more inclusive workplace
- Supporting our diverse communities
