Sempra Named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes

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Sempra has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024, showcasing its commitment to workforce development and employee engagement. The company's strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and employee development, coupled with a diverse workforce, has contributed to its consistent presence on the list for six consecutive years.

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity in 2024, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the annual list recognizing strong workforce development and employee engagement practices.

"At Sempra, we recognize that business performance starts with a high-performance culture — one that is anchored in safety, operational excellence and employee development – and continuously strengthened by the diversity of our employees' backgrounds and experiences," said Deborah Martin, vice president of people and culture and chief diversity officer of Sempra. "We have created a workplace where our employees can feel secure sharing their unique opinions, perspectives and insights. It is an environment where ideas and innovation thrive, powering our journey to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company." 

Sempra strives to cultivate a working environment of understanding and belonging through direct engagement with employees including nearly two dozen dynamic and active employee resource groups and local diversity and inclusion councils, enterprise-wide events covering topics such as allyship and mental health awareness, and training focused on inclusive leadership.

Sempra has been consistently recognized for its responsible business practices and high-performance culture, including earning a place in the JUST 100 list by CNBC and JUST Capital, Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, The Wall Street Journal's list of Best-Managed Companies and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.

The Best Employers for Diversity 2024, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., were identified in an independent survey from a sample of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. The evaluation was based on personal recommendations, public recommendations and other key performance indicators. Extensive research was carried out to evaluate how companies fared across a range of diversity-related best-practices, including representation, accountability and communication, internal initiatives, and external involvement.

About Sempra
Sempra (NYSE: SRE) is a leading North American energy infrastructure company focused on delivering energy to nearly 40 million consumers. As owner of one of the largest energy networks on the continent, Sempra is electrifying and improving the energy resilience of some of the world's most significant economic markets, including California, Texas, Mexico and global energy markets. The company is recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its high-performance culture focused on safety and operational excellence, as demonstrated by Sempra's inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and in The Wall Street Journal's Best Managed Companies. More information about Sempra is available at sempra.com and on social media @Sempra.

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FAQ

Why was Sempra named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity in 2024?

Sempra was recognized for its strong workforce development and employee engagement practices, anchored in safety, operational excellence, and employee development, as well as the diversity of its employees' backgrounds and experiences.

How many years has Sempra been on the annual list of Best Employers for Diversity?

Sempra has earned a spot on the annual list for six consecutive years.

What initiatives has Sempra implemented to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Sempra has established nearly two dozen employee resource groups and diversity and inclusion councils, conducts enterprise-wide events on topics like allyship and mental health awareness, and provides training on inclusive leadership.

How was the evaluation for the Best Employers for Diversity 2024 conducted?

The evaluation was based on personal recommendations, public recommendations, and key performance indicators from a sample of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees working for companies with at least 1,000 employees within the U.S.

What other recognitions has Sempra received for its business practices and culture?

Sempra has also been recognized in the JUST 100 list by CNBC and JUST Capital, Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, The Wall Street Journal's list of Best-Managed Companies, and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.