2023 SDGE ANNUAL REPORT-FINAL 2.29.2024 - Flipbook - Page 4
MESSAGE FROM OUR
Chief Executive Officer
Caroline Winn
Chief Executive Officer
Whether it’s tree trimming, undergrounding power lines, assisting
our customers with energy efficiency, or even developing this
report, suppliers play a crucial role in helping us reach our goals.
Our supplier base continues to grow and contribute to a clean
energy future and regional economic prosperity.
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2023 was another banner year for us, with $2.59
billion in total procurement. $1.13 billion (or 43.55%)
went to diverse suppliers, up from $964 million
in 2022. This is the first year, we reached and
surpassed the $1 billion mark in diverse spend.
We couldn't be prouder that for the 19th consecutive year, our
intentional efforts to help increase the pool of diverse suppliers
through broad outreach and education have led us to exceed
the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) supplier
diversity goal.
These results reflect the strength of our supplier ecosystem
and our commitment to a diverse workforce. We now have five
employee resource groups (ERGs) that represent our employees
from distinct communities: LGBTQIA+, Black, Latino, women and
veterans. These ERGs are actively engaged in a variety of causes
inside and outside our company, including promoting supplier
diversity and inclusive economic growth.
Supplier Diversity
Each day, our 4,700 employees
work hand in hand with diverse
suppliers to bring energy to
3.7 million people, across two
counties and 25 cities. This
collaboration helps us deliver
numerous projects and programs
—including several advanced
energy storage microgrids to
benefit our customers.
We also continue to join forces with suppliers and community
organizations on workforce development initiatives. We share
the responsibility to build a diverse talent pipeline, particularly
in skilled trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering
and math).
Our entire organization appreciates your support as we
implement our forward-thinking capital program to advance the
clean energy transition and meet local and state goals around
safety, reliability and affordability.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
Caroline Winn
(She/Her/Hers)
Chief Executive Officer
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