So, where does this company mindset come from? It starts at the top from our diverse and inclusive Board of Directors. Our 12-member Board, made up of 33-percent women and 33-percent people of color, brings a wealth of experience and diversity of thought from industries including energy, transportation, finance, telecommunications, technology and more. They have led workplace cultures and understand the importance of community outreach and are now extending their experiences and professional leadership qualities to NiSource.
This inclusive mindset permeates through our NiSource executive leadership team, driving our vision to become a premier, innovative and trusted energy partner. Our way of living up to that vision is to be accessible and to truly lean into the idea of viewing our customers as partners.
I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made since I had the privilege of stepping in as President and CEO at NiSource in early 2022. From day one, we have made diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) not just a slogan that applies to some, but a part of our corporate strategy that would apply to all – including our customers. For us, the practice of inclusion does not mean exclusion. Inclusion represents a chance for anyone to have access to the same opportunity as the next person. It guarantees you nothing but a chance to be heard, to be seen and to be given the same consideration as anyone else.
At NiSource, we’re applying this same thinking to our business strategies for the communities we serve in hopes of nurturing inclusive and thriving local economies. It’s this mindset that moves NiSource beyond just being a utility company, to being a community partner everywhere our employees and customers live andwork.
