The Power of Us
A culture of inclusion is a core business value that creates understanding, sparks innovation and allows us to better serve our customers. We are committed to creating an impactful and equitable experience for our employees, our shareholders, our customers and our community.
Our Vision
We believe diversity is a powerful force that enhances our ability to serve our employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. We are committed to fostering a culture that values and celebrates individual differences and their positive impact.
Our Plan
At AEP, we believe in doing the right thing every time for our customers and each other. We recognize that inclusion helps us better serve our employees, customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
As a strategic priority, our commitment to inclusion efforts is guided by four principles:
- Leadership Accountability
Ensure leaders are held accountable for fostering an inclusive environment and culture - Diverse Workforce
Build and maintain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve - Inclusive Workplace
Promote an inclusive culture where ALL employees can thrive - Community Well-Being
Support the communities we serve so they will prosper
Our Strategy in Action
We are proud to cultivate an environment of inclusivity that enables our team members to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups focus on promoting a sense of community and understanding within our workplace, as well as attracting and retaining a diverse talent pool, all while identifying ways to give back to our community through volunteerism. We firmly believe that by harnessing the varied talents and perspectives of our team, we can establish a workplace culture that is both enriching and meaningful.
Employee Resource Groups
- Abled and Differently Abled Allies Partnering Together (ADAPT)
- Asian-American Employee Partnership (AAEP)
- Black Employee Resource Group (BERG)
- Empowered Parents & Caregivers (EP|C)
- Hispanic Origin Latin American Employee Resource Group (HOLA)
- Military Veteran Employee Resource Group (MVERG)
- Native American Tribes Interacting Observing Networking (NATION)
- PRIDE Employee Resource Group
- Women @ Work Employee Resource Group (W@W)
The Power of Us: Culture & Inclusion Report
Our culture and inclusion report; The Power of Us, reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates differences. The report offers a comprehensive overview of our efforts to promote inclusion within our workforce, a detailed analysis of our progress toward achieving our goals and insights into our plans to continue building a vibrant, dynamic work culture.
We celebrate our differences and use them as a strength to deliver for our customers. We have made significant strides to create a more inclusive culture, and our journey is not over. We must continue to evolve so AEP is a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are better when everyone is included and working toward a common goal.
Our Commitments
We support and participate in numerous external partnerships and inclusion commitments.
- Paradigm for Parity®
- CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge
- Columbus Commitment: Achieving Pay Equity
- Take the Pledge for Action | National Association of Manufacturers
- Business Roundtable's Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation
- Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Advancing Racial Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
