Sempra California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas (SoCalGas), are proud of their high-performance culture, which includes working continuously to implement multifaceted Equity Action Plans that embrace supplier diversity, people and community investments.
In 2023, SoCalGas spent $1.02 billion with diverse businesses, 86.9% of which were based in California. These purchases represented 44% of its total procurement. SDG&E’s supply chain infused $2.59 billion into the economy in 2023, of which 43.55% (or $1.13 billion) went to diverse suppliers. With diversity intrinsically a part of Sempra’s core business, both utilities have consistently met and exceeded the California Public Utilities Commission’s annual supplier diversity goal.
Championing people is a core value at Sempra. As such, both SDG&E and SoCalGas expanded and advanced their employee resource group (ERG) programs to include 12 different groups with over 3,000 total members. ERGs are an integral component of our Diversity & Inclusion strategy and positioned as champions to advance our efforts in these areas. In addition to creating more spaces for employees to support one another and foster a sense of community, ERGs partner with the business to positively impact company values and goals such as those related to recruitment, development, and retention of employees. ERGs also offer opportunities for members to network, receive professional development, and drive positive and sustained change within our company and the larger industry.
As part of our sustainable business practices, we work to create an inclusive, equitable and safe workplace where employees can thrive and reach their full potential in our high-performance culture. Aligned with these efforts, 100% of SDG&E and SoCalGas officers and directors participated in a development program in 2023 designed to help continue to build knowledge and understanding to deepen equitable practices and behaviors in our workplace. To strengthen the valuable outcomes of the program, it will be offered in 2024 to identified company managers.
Learn more about Sempra’s business practices by reading Sempra’s 16th annual Corporate Sustainability Report.