Illinois American Water Invests Over $101 Million With Diverse Suppliers in 2023
23 5월 2024 - 1:30AM
Business Wire
Illinois American Water achieved $101 million in spending across
minority, women, and veteran supply partners, more than 33% of the
company’s total procurement spend in 2023, as detailed in the
company’s annual report to the Illinois Commerce Commission, which
regulates the state’s public utilities.
"Our 2023 results mark the sixth year of increased growth of our
supplier diversity initiative, exceeding our 30% target,” said
Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. “Strengthening
partnerships with new and existing suppliers is a critical goal
that is further enhanced through our participation with the
Illinois Utility Business Diversity Council. We look forward to
growing our relationships with existing partners and adding new
suppliers to benefit our company, customers, and communities.”
Illinois American Water’s annual report also showcases an 8.4%
increase in total spend with Illinois-based diverse businesses,
reaching 69.6% of the company’s procurement expenditures.
Jennifer Morrison, Program Director of Supplier Diversity for
Illinois American Water, said, "Our company’s efforts on diversity
continue to grow and expand across Illinois. We know the importance
of having diverse individuals on our team and that extends to our
external business partners.”
American Water, Illinois American Water’s parent company,
highlights diversity and inclusion efforts across the enterprise on
its website.
Illinois American Water plans to continue growing its list of
diverse partners which will accelerate the ability to invest and
maintain many investment projects, infrastructure upgrades and
operational needs. To learn more about doing business with Illinois
American Water visit the company’s Suppliers and Vendors
webpage.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water
on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the
largest regulated water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 1.4 million people. American Water also operates a
quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
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