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9.1.1 Description of Supplier Diversity Program Activities
During the Previous Calendar Year
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
In September 2025, SDG&E launched a new technical assistance
program called Level Up: Power Your Supplier Potential, in partnership
with the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center
(SBDC). The program consists of a series of free virtual and in-person
sessions designed to strengthen suppliers’ readiness for utility
contracting opportunities. The sessions, which continue through 2026,
• Offering enterprise-wide events throughout the year,
including cultural celebrations and an annual Engagement
& Inclusion Summit to further develop our inclusive, highperformance culture.
• Distributing job postings to wide-ranging network of job sites.
tackle topics such as capability statements, bid readiness and emergency
• Engaging employees from all backgrounds to support recruitment
preparedness, culminating with a supplier showcase where participants
on college campuses and speak to youth about careers in the
present directly to our buyers. Through the SBDC, participants can
energy industry.
also tap into free business consultation services from the center’s
Please refer to page 3 for our company’s workforce diversity
extensive network of seasoned advisors and learn about public agency
statistics. As of March 1, 2026, women and people of color make up
procurement opportunities and practices to further build up their
64% of the board of directors of Sempra — SDG&E’s parent company.
business. Our goal with the program is not just to foster an inclusive
Visit sdge.com/careers to learn more about our hiring process and
supply chain for SDG&E, but to also build a healthy ecosystem of
job opportunities.
suppliers in our region.
SDG&E fully supports equal opportunity for all without regard to race,
CULTURE AND INCLUSION
sex, and other traits protected by law.
At SDG&E, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace
built on trust and respect. Our employees are committed to our highperformance culture and are focused on delivering energy with purpose.
Our mosaic of different backgrounds, lived experiences and shared
values — do the right thing, champion people and shape the future —
allow us to be strong, purpose-driven and impactful both inside and
outside our company. The actions we have taken to create an inclusive
environment include the following:
• Empowering employees to create Employee Resource Groups to
support the needs of our workforce.
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• Offering mentoring and training to enhance inclusive leadership
skills and foster a collaborative environment.
