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We foster a diverse workforce, champion equity in leadership development and build talent pipelines that authentically reflect the communities we serve.

Investing in our people means bringing our values to work every day. Diversity, equity and inclusion is built into how we do business, including hiring and training employees and contractors, selecting suppliers and engaging with our community. We value safety, including health and wellness, above all else. We make career growth and mentorship available to our employees and build a culture that helps our people thrive.

 

3 Key Takeaways

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To date, our Enterprise Mentoring Program has nearly 200 mentees and mentors across the enterprise. 

 

 

 

As of 2023 year-end, our workforce representation of people of color and women has grown and continues to make up more than half of our total workforce at Southern Company Gas.

 

 

Employee Resource Group membership has increased by over 50% from 2022 to 2023.

 

 

Safety & Health

At Southern Company Gas, the safety of our employees and communities is our number one value. We have a Safety and Compliance and Technical Services department to govern safety processes for our employees and communities. Our Safety and Health Management System integrates occupational safety and health objectives into our organizational structure. Our Pipeline Safety Management System increases pipeline safety performance and operational excellence, minimizing risk to our teams and communities. 

A multiracial group of three construction workers having a meeting at a job site. The focus is on the African-American woman, pointing at her mobile phone, looking at her male coworker with a serious expression. The project is the renovation of a strip mall.

Creating a Culture of Equity and Intentional Inclusion

Cultural well-being is important to our organizational structure, and supports the full potential of our business and our colleagues. As part of the Southern Company family, we strive to create a company culture that promotes social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion and aligns with our value of, Intentional Inclusion. Our employee resource groups are centered on a diversity dimension to build leadership skills, assist with diverse recruiting, increase cultural competence and give back to the community. At Southern Company Gas, we fuel equity within our workplace to reflect the diverse communities we serve and the values we bring to them. A focus on five pillars helps us move forward boldly with equity commitments: 

  • Recruiting and retaining diverse talent

  • Improving workforce representation

  • Proactively seeking out diverse suppliers 

  • Engaging in civic affairs 

  • Committing to our communities and social justice movements 

Engaging and Developing Employees

We support our employees throughout their careers by providing rewarding growth opportunities. Our Enterprise Mentoring Program promotes networking and professional development and deepens intercultural relationships through mentorship. We launched the microsite, ASPIRE microsite to help guide employees through career management and development. Our EQUIP Programs gets our new leaders up and running quickly to support greater impact within their first 90 days.