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POWERINGEQUITYDiversity, Equity and Inclusion 2020 Annual Report
THE FUTURE OF DEIPHIL ANTHROPYCOMMUNIT Y OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESContentsOVERVIEW & GOALSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYCONTENTS
1 Executive Summary2 Overview & Goals3 Internal Initiatives4 Community Outreach5 Philanthropy6 The Future of DEIFront cover (clockwise from top): Divya Ranganathan, Walter Duarte, Bobbie Tolson, Dwayne PickettBack cover (clockwise from top): Ed Chao, Terrie Nolan, Kristopher Steward3
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Boxville Bronzeville, ChicagoBecause we serve more than 4 million customers across Chicagoland andnorthern Illinois, ComEd is committed to a corporate culture based ondiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our priorities are to hire a diverseworkforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work, drivefair and equal opportunities for all, and foster a workplace that is inclusiveof all of our differences.To do this, ComEd works to achieve four core objectives:1.2.3.4.To serve as a leader in DEITo strengthen diverse community relationshipsTo foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and equitable workplaceTo continuously grow a diverse supplier networkYour Report TeamDEI Report Publisher and EditorPaul ElsbergDEI Report LeadMarrietta HarrisonEditorial and Contributing TeamLuz Bottecchia, Marrietta Harrison,Jazmin Rangel, and Theresa Strayer5
CONTENTSTHE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYExecutive SummaryWe believe our workforce should represent the diverse communities we serve — from frontlineemployees working in our neighborhoods to the staff and management in our service centersand offices. In 2020, 48% of our more than 6,100 employees were women and people ofcolor. In addition, 64% of our executives (vice presidents and above) and more than 56% of ourkey managers were women and people of color.Read more about our goals on page 8We continue to partner with more than a dozen national organizations that serve minorities inleadership and in energy-related fields and military veterans to attract a talented and diverseworkforce. We create equitable training opportunities through programs like our job trainingprogram, CONSTRUCT, which despite going virtual last year, graduated more than 75students, and new partnerships like Chicago United’s Corporate Inclusion Institute, a ninemonth talent development program. We inspire tomorrow’s energy leaders through programslike ComEd STEM Home Labs, Youth Ambassadors and Energy Force that are designed toseek out and cultivate talent from historically underrepresented groups.Our commitment to diversity drives our supply chain strategy as well. We continue to expandour relationships with local minority- and women-owned businesses. In 2020, 42% of our totalsupply chain spend was diverse. ComEd spent 894 million with diversity-certified suppliers, ayear-over-year increase of 156 million and our annual expenditures helped drive 5.5 billionin annual diversity-certified supplier spend during the nine-year span from 2012–2020. Wealso continued to participate in Five Forward, an initiative that enlists Chicago-area CEOs ofmidsized to large corporations to commit to establishing or expanding business relationshipswith five local minority firms. Finally, ComEd renewed its relationships with minority- andcommunity-owned banks.ComEd’s inclusive culture is highly visible in our ten Employee Resource Groups that providecontinued education, development and networking opportunities for employees. In response tothe unjust deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, ComEd’s Employee Resource Groupscame together in solidarity of the Black Lives Matter movement.Read more about internal initiatives on page 18
A key focus for ComEd in 2020 was to put a greater emphasis on equity. To strengthen thismission, an Exelon-wide, executive-led Racial Equity Task Force was launched to ensure thatall of our employees, customers, community members and business partners can fully andequitably participate in social, environmental and economic progress, especially employmentopportunities. The Task Force is focused on enterprise-wide racial equity initiatives in threeareas — Culture, Programs and Accountability — with the intent to eliminate barriers andcreate opportunities for our employees, vendors and the communities we serve.Read more about community outreach on pg 26Despite the challenges 2020 presented, our employees continued to address disparitieswithin the community through their tireless volunteer efforts and charitable contributions.They logged an impressive 11,535 volunteer hours, ComEd’s Employee Giving Campaignraised 1.167 million from 45% of its employees, and ComEd contributed 1.42 million inCOVID-19 relief.Read more about philanthropy on page 40We know that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are critical to our ability to provideexceptional service to our customers and support our communities. Our DEI journey is farfrom over, and there is much work to do to ensure that DEI are woven into everything we do.We encourage all of our employees to elevate equity, activate diversity and lead inclusively.With their commitment, we will learn together and move forward on our DEI journey.Read more about the future of DEI on page 467
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Jhovany Castillo, Savoya TaylorDiversity, Equity and Inclusion DefineComEd's CultureProviding our customers and communities with clean, affordable and reliable energy isa top priority. However, our commitment to our community goes beyond being anenergy provider. ComEd is committed to a corporate culture based on DEI. We areproud that our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. Giving back andcontributing to an equitable society is an immutable corporate value.The stories that follow highlight the ways we have built DEI into our daily lives atComEd. We’ll also share how some of our colleagues gave back to their communitiesthis year and describe how their support contributes to fair and equitable opportunities.9
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYOVERVIEW & GOALS“When I think about equity, one of the biggest impediments is just giving people achance—giving them an opportunity. Especially in a large organization like ours, thehierarchy can perpetuate the inequities to have people be seen and perform and let theirperformance speak for their merit. I try to be sensitive to being accessible and availableto my team and anyone at the company no matter their level. I try to be sensitive inmeetings and the way projects are structured to make sure we’re making space foreveryone on the team to have an opportunity to speak for themselves. I try to be openand welcoming and bring people into the conversation to share what they do, whatthey’ve been working on, and what they care about.”Verónica GómezTHE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESSVP Regulatory & Energy Policy and General CounselDEFINING DEIDiversityis the representation of all ourvarious identities anddifferences that make us uniqueEquityremoves barriers and seeks toensure fair treatment and accessto opportunity for all peopleInclusionbuilds a culture of belonging byactively inviting the contributionand participation of all people
We all bring diverse sets of thoughts andideas. When we listen and we collaborateon those ideas, you create an inclusiveenvironment where every team memberhas a sense of belonging and is engaged.And, because of that we can be successful.To me, equity is acknowledging thateveryone deserves a chance to participateand their ideas are going to be valued.”Divya RanganathanSr. Category Manager11
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYOVERVIEW & GOALSINTERNAL INITIATIVESCOMMUNITY OUTREACHPHILANTHROPYPowering Equity2020 challenged us in ways we never expected. Through it all, we came together to powerthe lives of our more than 4 million customers during the most uncertain times. Not onlydid we support our communities and businesses through the pandemic and historic weatherevents, but we stood together with our black colleagues as social injustice issues roiled ourcommunities.These events energized the national conversation on Diversity and Inclusion, and ComEd hasrecommitted to moving our D&I journey forward. Another important piece of the puzzle hasbeen added to our D&I focus: Equity. Driving equity, or fair and equal opportunities for all,isn’t just for our workplace. We’re proud to also contribute to more equitable communities.The theme of this year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion report is Powering Equity. We’re proudto share the stories of ComEd colleagues who are committed to addressing disparities bygiving back.Of our more than 6,100 employees, 48% are women and people of color. We pride ourselvesin reflecting the diversity of the communities we se ve. We have maintained partnerships byinvesting in workforce development through our efforts ranging f om virtual STEM programsto cultivating relationships with diverse- and women-owned businesses.Despite the need to social distance and observe other health and safety requirements thisyear, and the numerous challenges they’ve confronted, our colleagues continued to find waysto give back to their communities with their time and finances. In 2020, for instance, ourcolleagues raised more than 1.2 million during our employee giving campaign.I’m truly amazed at what the women and men of ComEd accomplished this year. Theirpassion for our customers and each other through an unprecedented time has been inspiring.And their focus on how we power equity in our communities is an important addition to ourDEI journey.Sincerely,Joe DominguezTHE FUTURE OF DEICEO
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CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYComEd fosters a culture where people of different backgrounds with a vast rangeof perspectives, experiences and skills come together and put forward their bestideas and highest-quality work. Every day, we are each empowered to speak up andmake a difference.Our diversity is our strength. We strive to exceed our DEI goals by supportinga business model that enables each of us—from our dedicated employees to ourcommunity partners—to reach our greatest potential. By embracing and leveragingour differences to promote new innovative ways of thinking, we drive outstandingresults for our customers, employees and communities.THE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSDriving PowerfulOutcomes Through DEIEquity stems from the acknowledgment thatevery person has value, regardless of their race,their gender, or their background and they shouldbe given opportunities to succeed. Working for alarge organization we have the opportunity tomake an impact. We can all do something in howwe work with people and be aware of how ourbiases and perceptions influence our decisions.I’m very thankful to work for a company whereD&I discussions are held up at the senior levelsand down at the group and department level.”Ed ChaoManager IT
COMED’S DEICORE OBJECTIVES1Serve as a Leader in DEIPosition ComEd as a model for businesses in all industries and berecognized for high standards by employees, customers and thecommunities we serve.2Strengthen DiverseCommunity RelationshipsCultivate strong ties in the communities we are privileged to serveby building and maintaining partnerships with local community andphilanthropic organizations.3Foster a Diverse and InclusiveWorkforce and Equitable WorkplaceAttract, develop and retain talent that reflects the rich diversity of ourcommunities, create a culture of respect and trust that encourages employeesto exchange ideas and work together to achieve success, and provide fair andequal opportunities for all.4Continuously Grow a DiverseSupplier NetworkBuild a diverse network of business partners and enhance opportunities toform strong partnerships with and make significant investments in diverseand women-owned enterprises.15
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYOVERVIEW & GOALSINTERNAL INITIATIVESCOMMUNITY OUTREACHWe believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve—from ourfrontline employees working in our neighborhoods to the staff and management in ourservice centers and offices.THE FUTURE OF DEILeadership in DEIPHILANTHROPYJhovany CastilloComEd has been recognized as a champion of DEI in the energy industry and beyond.We have earned this reputation over several decades by making these priorities pillarsof our business model.We also recognize that we have the power to remove barriers that inhibit people in ourworkforce from reaching their personal career goals and to create opportunities thatare fair to all.
By the Numbers: Diversity inComEd’s Leadership and WorkforceOur commitment to diversity starts with more than 6,100 men and women whohelp us fulfill our mission of powering lives and communities. Our latest highlightsreveal strength in numbers as we grow and evolve.6,10048.7%64.0%56.5%OverallExecutivesKey ManagersTotal Number of CurrentComEd Employees17
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A Diverse Workforce and an Inclusiveand Equitable WorkplaceNew 2020 Executives(clockwise from top left)Michael Fountain VP Governmental AffairsNicole Nocera VP & Deputy General CounselPaul Elsberg VP CommunicationsAnastasia O’Brien VP & Deputy General Counsel Legislative Initiatives and Business Development19
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYAttracting a Diverse WorkforceWe are building a diverse workforce and an organizational culture that embracesour differences. This culture encourages all of us to contribute so that we applyour unique experiences and perspectives for greater success.THE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSPartnerships with national organizations that serve minorities in leadership andenergy-related fields help us embrace our diversity.ComEd also works in partnership with the WoundedWarrior Project, RecruitMilitary, CivilianJobs.com,Veteran Recruiting Services, Hirepurpose and thePartnership for Youth Success program to connectwith soldiers and veterans looking for employment.Karen Lebron
Being in the care center, when I’mspeaking with customers or workingon the United Way campaign, I seeeveryone as the same. If I have acustomer call in who lives in Bartlettbut they fell upon hard times, I’m goingto treat them the same as somebodywho has been struggling their entire lifeand they can’t decipher whether to paytheir light bill or buy groceries for theirchild or buy their prescriptions. I treateveryone the same, and the way I wish Ihad always been treated.”Karen LebronCommercial Clerk I21
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Supporting and Engaging OurDiverse WorkforceAt ComEd, we celebrate our diversity and actively work to create a culture that isequitable and inclusive.Employee Resource GroupsOur thriving Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help nurture an inclusive workplace.With the involvement of senior ComEd leadership, ERGs help make our voices heard,and signature events celebrate and honor our heritage months.As a leader in this company being fair and impartial is core to what wedo. You have to treat each person with equal value and that forges alot more trust within the ranks and also enhances productivity if theyknow they have a supervisor that’s developing them with where theywant to go within the company. It’s rewarding as a manager watchingyour employees grow their careers here.”Brent BryanSupervisor – Field Operations23
CONTENTSTHE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn response to the unjust deaths ofBreonna Taylor and George Floyd,Employee Resource Groups cametogether in solidarity to supportthe Black community.Racial Equity Task ForceComEd is committed to putting its words into action. In 2020, Exelon and its operatingcompanies, which include ComEd, launched an executive-led Racial Equity Task Force toensure that all of our employees, customers, community members and business partnersare able to fully and equitably participate in social, environmental and economic progress,especially employment opportunities.The Task Force focuses on enterprise-wide racial equity initiatives in three areas – Culture,Programs and Accountability – to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for ouremployees, vendors and the communities we serve.As the Task Force works to create a fully inclusive workplace, each of us is expected to domore – listen to and learn from each other and work to understand viewpoints that aredifferent from our own – even if they make us uncomfortable.
Inclusive Safety Councils Drive SuccessesComEd started a journey to safety excellence in 2017 to reinforce our foundation ofsafety through cultural improvement. Our path to that cultural foundation is rootedin inclusive efforts to engage a wider population of employees in our actions throughincreased trust and respect for the participants as well as the ideas and issues theybring forth.Safety councils play a critical role in our journey. They serve as an equal partnershipbetween management and union employees. The officer positions of each independentcouncil are open to all employees. Our success in the councils depends on ComEd’scommitment to DEI because it takes collaboration to voice concerns, plan to resolve andexecute safety improvements.The councils give their diverse members a voice. The teams that succeed are thoseblending diverse work assignments, experience sets, backgrounds, attributes and pointsof view to solve problems.We’re proud to share two stories of safety success as examples of this effort.Construction & Maintenance Council improves our PPE supply.Team members did not have insulating PPE sized to all hand types. The team executeda search for additional products, and since have added critical lifesaving PPE products inwork-friendly sizes for all.Transmission & Substation Council addresses a community interface issue.Our vehicles had to jump a curb and cross a sidewalk to access substation location TSS63 – Sawyer. The team involved external affairs and the City of Chicago to install adriveway with safety signage to ensure that ComEd and our community both are safer asa result.25
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Growing Local, Diverse BusinessesComEd’s suppliers and vendors reflect the communities we serve, and diversity is acritical part of our supply chain strategy. We’re committed to expanding our networkof partners and to mentoring, developing and growing current partners to strengthenour communities.Diverse SpendDiverse spend is an integral part of empowering and growing ComEd’spartnerships with local businesses. Investing in minority- and womenowned enterprises betters their futures—and ours. In 2020:ComEd’s annualexpenditures helped drive42% 5.5Bof total supply chainspend was diversein annual diversity-certifiedsupplier spend during the nine-yearspan from 2012-2020ComEd spent 894Mwith diversity-certified suppliers,a year-over-year increase of 156MIncreasedyear-over-yeardiverse spend
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYComEd is a founding member of Chicago United, whichworks to advance multiracial leadership in corporategovernance, executive level management, and businessdiversity. ComEd also is one of more than 30 companies toparticipate in Chicago United’s Five Forward initiative. Thisprogram enlists Chicago-area CEOs of mid- to large-sizedcorporations to commit to establishing or expanding businessrelationships with five local minority firms. Five Forward isdesigned to build a stronger regional economy and increasethe number of minority- and women-owned businesses.THE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSFive ForwardCorporate InclusionInstitute ProgramComEd has forged a new partnership with ChicagoUnited through their Corporate Inclusion Institute (CII)Program, a nine-month talent development programthat provides participants with valuable insight andappreciation of DEI.Chicago United created CII to help organizationsimprove employee experience and retention, whichin turn strengthens their ability to return value toshareholders. ComEd selected 18 employees toparticipate in the 2020 program.
Banking on DiversityDuring 2020, ComEd renewed its 32 million credit facility with 13 minority- andcommunity-owned banks in communities ComEd serves. More than half of these bankswere based in Illinois and include First Bank of Chicago, Illinois Bank and Trust,Northwest Bank and Trust, First Eagle Bank, International Bank of Chicago, AmericanMetro, GN Bank, Byron Bank, United Fidelity Bank and Pacific Global Bank.Haley Lorenc29
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYEquippingToday’s WorkforcePHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSWe are committed to hiring from our diversecommunities and creating inclusive and equitabletraining and employment opportunities.CONSTRUCTFor the eighth consecutive year, more than 75 students have graduated from the ComEdCONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy, a job training program that increases the numberof diverse, skilled candidates for employment opportunities in construction-related fields inChicagoland and parts of northern Illinois.CONSTRUCT provides a nine-week skills development curriculum that prepares local residents toobtain and retain entry-level positions in construction and related fields. This year, due to thepandemic, the program went virtual. Students participated in one of two tracks: Construction &Skills Trades or Project Management. Both tracks include a robust curriculum of life-skills training,basic construction industry education and career guidance for when they complete the program.Since the program’s launch in 2013, nearly 600 students have completed the program with 70%of them securing employment shortly after graduating–many of them women, African Americans,and Latinos who historically have faced barriers to entering these industries.THE FUTURE OF DEIAdditionally, more than 40 partnering organizations participated this year.CONSTRUCT participant learning new skills with their assigned ComEd employee instructor
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CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYOVERVIEW & GOALSINTERNAL INITIATIVESCOMMUNITY OUTREACHPHILANTHROPYTHE FUTURE OF DEI“I grew up in the Back of the Yardsneighborhood, which is a very underserved and under-represented community.I was always interested in engineering andSTEM, but because my parents couldn’tafford it, I had to rely on free programs toget exposure to STEM. These programswere available because there werevolunteers. To me it’s important to giveback because thanks to that, I am where Iam today. If I can also be a helping hand tostudents, that’s why I want to be involvedand give back to the community likeothers helped me.Genisses VazquezSenior Engineering Tech
Inspiring the Workforce of the FutureDespite social distancing restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic, we continuedto provide young people with the tools and resources to find their own voices and learnthrough teamwork. We are proud to have created virtual programming that inspiresyoung people to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).Energy Force Ambassador Christian Salazer, learning about energy products during training in January33
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn partnership with After School Matters, the ComEd Youth Ambassador programprovides Chicago high school students an opportunity to develop career skills throughSTEM education. This year, 111 students successfully completed the seven-week, paidapprenticeship. An energy-focused curriculum supplemented by hands-on projects gavestudents an introduction to the energy industry and various STEM concepts. Since itsinception in 2013, 787 ambassadors have successfully graduated from the program.THE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSYouth AmbassadorsComEd Youth Ambassadors
STEM Home LabsContinuing ComEd’s longstanding investment in STEM engagement for Chicagolandyouth, ComEd STEM Home Labs inspires underrepresented students to advance theirconfidence, knowledge and career paths in STEM.In a year where many extracurricular programs are on hold, STEM Home Labs isproviding 100 Hispanic and African American high school students a five-month,hands-on experience featuring a new project each month focused on the principles andapplication of solar energy, electricity and circuitry. The students work virtually withComEd mentors and STEM influencer Dr. Kate Biberdorf to complete the projects.Energy ForceComEd’s Energy Force is a one-of-a-kind program that trains adults with developmentaldisabilities to serve as ambassadors of ComEd’s energy efficiency programs.These participants, or ambassadors, represent nonprofits serving the disability communityacross ComEd’s service territory. They use resources that help them create fun, interactivedemonstrations that deliver simple tips about energy efficiency to their peers another audiences. Energy Force ambassadors spread key messages about the benefits ofunderstanding energy conservation at home, the smart grid and the work underway tomodernize the electric system. Despite the cancellation of many 2020 events, EnergyForce ambassadors supported a Movies in the Park event.35
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I’m a member of 100 Black Men of Chicago – where I doweekly mentoring for teenage boys and girls throughoutthe Chicagoland area. It’s important to give back to thecommunity, because in addition to my parents beinga great support system while I was growing up, I hadcoaches and teachers that helped me get to where I amnow. Now that I’m in corporate America, I want to giveback and pass that on to the next generation.”Kristopher StewardSupervisor – ConstructionAngelique Fomond37
CONTENTSCommunity outreach is a key component of ComEd’s DEI initiatives. We strive toreach all of the communities within our vast service territory with information andnews that are relevant to them.THE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHINTERNAL INITIATIVESOVERVIEW & GOALSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYConnecting with Our CommunitiesMulticultural Media RoundtableThe Multicultural Media Roundtable engages multicultural and community media outletsto participate in a small group dialogue with ComEd leaders and experts. Although thisyear’s virtual roundtable event looked different, our goal was to educate and listen tomembers of the media so they can inform their audiences and our customers aboutComEd programs and viewpoints that directly affect their everyday lives.
The Renaissance Mural in Bronzeville, ChicagoLocal artists painted a mural on the outside of a ComEd-owned building inChicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood to shine a light on the innovative story of thecommunity’s past, present and future. With help from students at Bronzeville’sLittle Black Pearl High School, this project provided an opportunity for students tolearn about the history of their neighborhood.Renaissance MuralPowering Lives NetworkThe Powering Lives Network is a digital content hub that focuses on telling ComEdstories about innovation, supporting customers, empowering our communities andadvancing a clean energy future. It’s a personal way to share how our customers andemployees are leading the way to a brighter energy future. Recently upgraded with newfeatures, the site provides a more engaging, accessible and user-friendly experience.39
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Making a Difference inOur CommunitiesAs a local company with deep roots in Illinois, ComEd employees use their diversetalent to make a difference in our communities. Our customers and employees areone and the same—and our hardworking employees are proud to serve others in areaswhere they live, work and play.In 2020, our employees answeredcommunities’ need for time and money with:11,535 467,325Volunteer hours loggedIn matching gifts 472,005140Charitable contributionsVolunteer events held
CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYOther Notable Achievements Include:Employee Giving Campaign 2020ComEd raised 1,167,939 from 45% of its workforceOVERVIEW & GOALSOver 1.42 Million in COVID-19 Relief Contributions 900,000 to Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, 125,000 to ChicagoCommunity COVID-19 Response Fund and 399,000 in fundsearmarked for ComEd’s supplemental COVID-19 supportINTERNAL INITIATIVESSpecial Olympics Chicago Polar PlungeAn annual tradition, in 2020, more than 600 plungers raised 249,717THE FUTURE OF DEIPHILANTHROPYCOMMUNITY OUTREACHAmerican Heart Association Heart WalkAn annual event, in 2020 1,025 walkers raised 241,447 during avirtual event“My mom and dad did not come from wealthy families – my dad is an immigrantfrom Italy and my mom grew up in the southeast side of Chicago in the Roselandneighborhood. Ever since I was a child my mom and dad instilled in me to give backto others and to have respect. It doesn’t matter what you look like or who you are.It’s about the person inside.”Vito MartinoVP, Distribution Operations
I give back to the community because Ihaven’t been as blessed in the past andI have a desire to pay it forward. Therehave been times when others have beenvery generous to me and helped me getthrough difficult
ComEd's Culture. Providing our customers and communities with clean, affordable and reliable energy is a top priority. However, our commitment to our community goes beyond being an energy provider. ComEd is committed to a corporate culture based on DEI. We are proud that our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. Giving back and
