Diversity and Inclusion Policy

In keeping with Duke Energy's mission and values, this policy outlines the company's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, and doing business with diverse suppliers.

Diversity embodies all the similarities and differences – life experiences, work experiences, perspectives, cultures, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disability. Inclusion entails building an environment where employee differences are valued, employees are empowered and diverse Duke Energy communities are connected across the enterprise.

An inclusive environment encourages all employees to contribute their unique perspectives and capabilities, and fully engages a diverse workforce in achieving superior business results. Inclusion fosters trust, the cornerstone for risking new ideas and fostering a sense of accomplishment – powerful motivators that draw out each person's best performance. Inclusion creates the environment where "every employee can start each day with a sense of purpose and end each day with a sense of accomplishment."

Additionally, Duke Energy supports the win-win relationships that a strong supplier diversity program fosters within the communities we serve.