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Business Wire
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Avangrid Recognized as 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' by Leading Global Nonprofit
ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has again been recognized as 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' as a top scorer in the 2025 Disability Index ® by Disability:IN, the leading global nonprofit for business disability inclusion. Avangrid earned a top score on the Index, reflecting its commitment to promoting disability inclusion and fostering an environment where all employees are empowered and supported for lasting success. Disability Index is the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors. 'Earning the recognition as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion is a true reflection of the progress Avangrid is making through our 2025 Accessibility Project,' said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. 'By implementing supportive employment practices, enhancing company-wide accessibility, expanding equal opportunity initiatives, proactively engaging supplier base, Avangrid is demonstrating its steadfast commitment to an inclusive culture. Accessibility is a core value at Avangrid, connecting us with talent from all backgrounds, challenging us to listen and learn, and laying the foundation for lasting success.' "As we release this year's Disability Index report, we celebrate the continued progress made by businesses around the world. Today, hundreds of the world's leading companies are using this tool to benchmark and drive their disability inclusion efforts. Together, we are creating a global economy accelerated by disability inclusion," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. The Disability Equality Index evaluates companies across the five categories below. A score of 100 signifies that Avangrid is excelling against industry standards across the board. The 2025 recognition marks the third year in a row Avangrid has been recognized as a top scorer. Highlight's from Avangrid's 2025 score: Culture & Leadership (30/30): Avangrid continues to demonstrate strong leadership commitment, including executive sponsorship of CARE ERG and public support for disability inclusion. Enterprise-Wide Access (10/10): Avangrid emergency preparedness plans, digital accessibility efforts, and centralized support systems are recognized as best practices. Employment Practices (40/40): Avangrid offers robust benefits, inclusive recruitment practices, and support for employee self-identification. Community Engagement (10/10): Avangrid actively supports disability-focused organizations and initiatives. Supplier Inclusion (10/10): Avangrid has expanded its supplier diversity efforts to include disability-owned businesses and is tracking Tier 2 supplier engagement. This top score results directly from Avangrid's 2025 Accessibility Project. These are structured around four key workstreams: Employment Practices: Enhancing self-ID campaigns, recruiter training, and candidate interview accommodations. Enterprise-Wide Access: Strengthening American with Disabilities Act compliance, tracking accommodation metrics, and emergency preparedness. Equal Opportunity: Expanding partnerships, mentoring programs, and centralized accommodation funding. Supplier Program Expansion: Increasing engagement with disability-owned businesses and aligning with corporate responsibility goals. Avangrid recognizes that disability is a lived experience that any of us may encounter, which is why it is deeply committed to fostering an accessible and welcoming workplace—empowering all employees to thrive and be their best selves throughout every stage of their life journey. Avangrid continues to expand opportunity and inclusion into 2026 and beyond, working to remove all barriers and create a truly stigma-free environment. To learn more about equal opportunities at Avangrid, visit: Equal Opportunity - Avangrid. The Disability Index is the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual, confidential benchmarking of disability inclusion policies and programs in business. Now trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the tool helps companies determine data-driven actions that can achieve tangible business impact. For 2025, participation and scored benchmarks are open to companies operating in Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines, the United States and the United Kingdom. About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America's best corporate citizens in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. 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Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Eastern Bank Is Recognized By Disability:IN As A 2025 Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastern Bank has been recognized for the second year in a row by Disability:IN as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion on the 2025 Disability Index®. The Disability Index is the leading third-party benchmarking tool for evaluating corporate disability inclusion. 'We're honored to once again be recognized by Disability:IN for our commitment to disability inclusion, and thank them for raising awareness about the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace,' said Bob Rivers, Executive Chair and Chair of the Board Directors of Eastern Bank. 'Creating an environment where colleagues feel welcomed, supported and empowered is core to our organization because when everyone can contribute, innovation and the ability to add value to our customers and local communities are strengthened.' Eastern fosters a people first culture rooted in a high performing workplace where every employee has the opportunity to succeed. This includes providing health and wellness benefits to support apparent and nonapparent disabilities. Eastern's employee-led and executive sponsored Employee Resource Group 'disAbility Advocacy Alliance' helps to organize workplace practices as well as events that foster awareness and inclusion for people with disabilities and provide resources for their caregivers and allies. This included co-hosting a recent screening of The 17 Percent, a short film about Collette Divitto, a neurodiverse business owner and Eastern customer, to highlight the experiences of successful entrepreneurs with disabilities. The Disability Index® is the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual, confidential benchmarking of disability inclusion policies and programs in business. Companies earning a top score are recognized as a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.' Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion. About Eastern Bank Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank is Greater Boston's leading local bank with approximately 110 branch locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. As of March 31, 2025, Eastern had approximately $25.0 billion in assets. Eastern provides a full range of banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes including through its Cambridge Trust Wealth Management division, the largest bank-owned independent investment advisor in Massachusetts with approximately $8.4 billion in assets under management, and takes pride in its outspoken advocacy and community support that includes more than $240 million in charitable giving since 1994. An inclusive company, Eastern is comprised of deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues and communities. Join us for good at and follow Eastern on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBC) is the holding company for Eastern Bank. For investor information, visit
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Principal ® Recognized as 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion'
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Principal Financial Group ® was named to the list of the 'Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion' after earning a top score of 100 on a scale of zero to 100 on the 2025 Disability Equality Index ®, the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure workplace disability inclusion. 'At Principal, we understand our success is built on creating an accessible and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive,' said Lisa Coulson, chief human resources officer at Principal. 'As we commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this recognition is a timely reminder of the importance of continuously evaluating our progress and identifying opportunities to evolve our practices. We are proud to have earned a top score for six consecutive years, and we remain focused on strengthening our efforts to support disability inclusion for our employees.' The 2025 Disability Equality Index measures performance in the categories of Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, Supplier Inclusion, and Responsible Procurement. 'As we release this year's Disability Index report, we celebrate the continued progress made by businesses around the world. Today, hundreds of the world's leading companies are using this tool to benchmark and drive their disability inclusion efforts. Together, we are creating a global economy accelerated by disability inclusion," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. Learn more about how Principal supports inclusion here: Global inclusion | Principal. Principal Financial Group ® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with approximately 20,000 employees 1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for 145 years, we're helping approximately 70 million customers 1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business. Principal is proud to be recognized as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Company's 2 and named as a 'Best Places to Work in Money Management 3. Learn more about Principal and our commitment to building a better future at 1 As of March 31, 2025 2 Ethisphere, 2025 3 Pensions & Investments, 2024 About the Disability Index ® The Disability Index ® is the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual, confidential benchmarking of disability inclusion policies and programs in business. Now trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the tool helps companies determine data-driven actions that can achieve tangible business impact. For 2025, participation and scored benchmarks are open to companies operating in Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines, the United States, and the United Kingdom. About Disability:IN Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. With the world's leading companies as partners, Disability:IN drives progress through initiatives, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact. Are You IN? Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company ®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group ®, Des Moines, IA 50392. ©2025 Principal Financial Services, Inc.
