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Equal Opportunity at Avangrid
Equal Opportunity at Avangrid
Avangrid has an Equal Opportunity Policy that prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis.
At Avangrid, we strive to build bridges and break down barriers by cultivating knowledge and experiences, connecting individuals to opportunities, resources, and support they need to make a meaningful impact. We are dedicated to enhancing our culture of generosity, collaboration, and empowerment. By ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and equipped to achieve their goals, we can create a workplace where every person has the opportunity to succeed.
We believe performance and merit are what matter most.
- Talent: We pride ourselves on attracting exceptional talent. Performance and merit are what matter most.
- Equal Opportunity Hiring Practices: We prioritize hiring practices that ensure every candidate, regardless of their background, has an equal opportunity to join our team. Our focus is on finding the best person for the job.
- Fair and Equal: We actively promote policies and initiatives to create a level playing field for all candidates.
We value the talent that makes Avangrid an exceptional place to work and prioritize the growth & development of our employees.
- Recognizing Achievement: We believe in recognizing and nurturing talent based on individual achievements and hard work.
- Performance: We provide a supportive work environment for all employees. We value the unique strengths each individual at Avangrid contributes to the company’s goals, and we are committed to supporting all employees in reaching their potential and achieving their professional goals.
- Equal Opportunities to Thrive: We ensure all employees have equal access to professional development and growth opportunities.
Employee Community
At Avangrid, we recognize the importance of creating and maintaining meaningful connections both within and beyond our organization. Our commitment to building a strong community is reflected in our expanding network of Resource Groups, which are open to all employees, ensuring that no one is excluded, and everyone can support and celebrate the many talents and backgrounds of our workforce.
Avangrid has the following Resource Groups that are open to all employees and foster a sense of community and a workplace focused on individual merit, while providing opportunities to share experiences.
Our Resource Group employee leadership teams are instrumental in planning and celebrating many occasions and community volunteer events, including Avangrid's Heritage/Affinity Month events. Each year, we continue to grow and innovate, finding new ways to support our communities.
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*Legally recognized basis includes race, color, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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 25 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 seven 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 80 energy generation facilities across the United States producing more than 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. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.
About Iberdrola: Iberdrola is one of the world's biggest energy companies and a leader in renewables, spearheading the energy transition to a low carbon economy. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries. With a focus on renewable energy, smart networks and smart solutions for customers, Iberdrola’s main markets include Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Australia. The company is also present in growth markets such as Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland, among others.
With a workforce of nearly 40,000 and assets in excess of €141.7 billion, across the world, Iberdrola helps to support 400,000 jobs across its supply chain, with annual procurement of €12.2 billion. A benchmark in the fight against climate change, Iberdrola has invested more than €130 billion over the past two decades to help build a sustainable energy model, based on sound environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.