Diversity in the Community
From left to right: Dr. Keith Moo-Young, Dean of Engineering, Cal State LA; Charmaine Jefferson, Executive Director, CA African American Museum (L.A.); Commissioner Timothy Alan Simon, CPUC.
Philanthropy
Edison shows its commitment to the communities in which it serves by supporting the programs and activities of a large number of community-based organizations that serve at-risk and low-income populations and ethnic groups. In 2011, our Corporate Contributions totaled more than $16.9 million of shareholder funds. Of this amount, more than 79% was provided to support programs benefitting underserved populations - a key area of our philanthropic effort. The tables below show the amount of contributions provided in this regard.
| Total Dollars | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total CA Corporate Contributions | $15,975,254 | ||
| Total Non-CA Corporate Contributions | $924,746 | ||
| 2011 YTD Contributions | $16,900,000 | ||
| Ethnic Description | Paid | % of Ethnic | % of Total |
| Latino/Hispanic | $4,140,650 | 62.37% | 58.44% |
| African American | $1,409,425 | 21.23% | 8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | $813,750 | 12.26% | 5.09% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | $275,500 | 4.15% | 1.72% |
| Total Ethnic | $6,639,325 | 100.00% | 41.56% |
| Other Diversity | Paid | % of Total | |
| Low Income | $5,225,244 | 32.71% | |
| Female | $246,150 | 1.54% | |
| Disabled | $241,715 | 1.51% | |
| Seniors | $176,350 | 1.10% | |
| Gay/Lesbian/Transgender/Bisexual | $152,250 | 0.95% | |
| Total Other | $6,041,709 | 36.31% | |
| Total Ethnic | $6,639,325 | ||
| Total Other | $6,041,709 | ||
| Total CA Underserved | $12,681,034 | ||
| CA Underserved vs. CA Contributions % | 79.38% | ||
| Total Not Targeted | $3,294,220 | ||
| Total CA Underserved | $12,681,034 | ||
| Total CA Corporate Contributions | $15,975,254 | ||
| Ethnic Description | 2010 | % of Total Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Latino/Hispanic | $2,416,755 | 50.11% |
| African American | $1,484,315 | 30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | $638,350 | 13.24% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | $238,700 | 5.88% |
| Total | $4,823,120 | 100.00% |
| Other Diversity | 2010 | % of Total Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Low Income | $6,018,483 | 87.27% |
| Female | $340,830 | 4.94% |
| Disabled | $245,150 | 3.55% |
| Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender | $153,700 | 2.23% |
| Seniors | $138,300 | 2.01% |
| Total | $6,896,463 | 100.00% |
*Note should be made that dollars are recorded only once without any duplication among the categories listed above. Each receiving organization designates the specific category where the dollars are recorded for its particular program or activity, e.g., Low-Income. It should further be noted that low-income dollars shown in table 2 may also cover the other categories listed in tables 1 and 2.
For more information, visit our Grants & Contributions website.
California Utility Diversity Council
SCE is an active member of the California Utility Diversity Council, an organization wherein the CPUC, businesses and California Utility Companies collaborate to promote and facilitate California's rich diversity by using population demographic data (2000 Census) as a guide to enhance the quality of the utilities’ diversity. Mr. Cecil House, Senior Vice President of Safety, Operations Support and Chief Procurement Officer, represents SCE at the CUDC. Mr. Joe Alderete, Manager of Supplier Diversity, serves as a Vice-Chairman of the Procurement Committee.
Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP)
The Southern California Edison Advisory Panel (CAP) was formed to broaden and sharpen the company's understanding of consumer issues and to examine new and effective ways to strengthen our capacity to serve our customers. A selected group of respected opinion leaders from diverse backgrounds serve on the panel and regularly meet with SCE's senior executives and directors.
CAP's four specific objectives are: to advise senior management on public policy and consumer issues; raise the level of awareness about the legal, political, and regulatory issues facing our industry; promote widespread public awareness about Edison's positions on issues and initiatives of interest to consumers; and establish a meaningful dialogue with opinion leaders from consumer groups, community-based organizations, environmental groups, educational institutions, economic development organizations, small business, civic groups, and government.
Currently, 22 members serve on the SCE Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP), 13 of whom are women and 14 minorities. CAP is managed by Qiana Charles, Community Liaison, Local Public Affairs.
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