Valuing a diverse and inclusive workforce

Exelon operates in a world rich in diversity–in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, experience and thought. To achieve our vision to be the best, we value diversity by:

•  Ensuring that we respect one another and that each of our employees has the opportunity to grow and succeed
•  Attracting and retaining employees who will best serve and represent our customers and communities
•  Treating diversity as a business imperative, core value and moral obligation

Because our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is straightforward:

•  Our employees will be more engaged, productive and committed
•  The communities and the people we serve will grow and flourish
•  Our customers, regulators and elected officials will be more responsive and supportive
•  Our business decisions will be better informed and considered
•  Our company will be positioned for continued growth
•  Our shareholders will benefit

Diversity and Inclusion Goals

Diverse & Inclusive Workforce - To attract, develop, and retain talent of all backgrounds that reflects the realities of our marketplace, our communities, and the relevant labor market

Inclusive Workplace - To create a culture of inclusion through consistent and sustained execution of the Exelon Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, including progress measurement and accountability for results

Diverse Suppliers - Achieve a diverse range of suppliers, vendors, and service providers

Community Relationships - Ensure that Exelon leadership has a significant reach and visible presence in a strategic core group of diverse, community-based organizations (CBOs)

Leader in Diversity & Inclusion - To position Exelon to be recognized as a diversity and inclusion leader by its employees; by local, regional, and national thought leaders; and by the communities it serves

Employee Network Groups - Another Dimension of Diversity and Inclusion

Exelon’s Employee Network Groups (ENGs) support diversity and inclusion, bring insight to Exelon’s strategies and goals, and serve as a resource to the corporation and its employees. The groups are self-initiated, voluntary, corporate-wide and inclusive.  Current ENGs represent various communities including:

• African Americans 
• Latinos
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Individuals 
• Women 
• Military/Veterans 
• Asian Americans 

Employee Network Groups are an integral part of Exelon’s diversity and inclusion strategy, as they strengthen employee links, raise awareness, share knowledge, provide perspectives, improve recruitment, promote personal growth and serve as a forum for education, communication and professional development. Externally, they work to strengthen corporate citizenship, alert Exelon to new market opportunities and build ties to the communities in which the organization operates.

Reflecting the Communities We Serve

In support of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Exelon partners with a number of national and local organizations to reach a diverse pipeline of talent. 

Awards and Recognition

Extensive leadership involvement and employee engagement have helped advance Exelon’s diversity and inclusion strategy. Exelon continues to outpace its national peers in the diversity of its senior executives and board members. Exelon’s commitment to excellence in diversity and inclusion has been recognized with an array of awards and recognition including:

• U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine - Ron Bradley, PECO; Tim Hughes, ComEd; Michelle Blaise, ComEd; Jerrold Martin, Exelon and Randy Tate, Exelon were honored among the 2009 Modern Day Technology Leaders. Hannah Wharton and Aaron harris, BGE, were honored as Modern Day Technology Leaders in 2011.  Martin Proctor, Constellation Energy, received a Lifetime Achievement award at the 2011 Black Engineer of the Year awards.  These individuals are recognized as accomplished professionals working in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
• Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Employer of Choice Award - Presented to Exelon's legal department in 2009 in recognition of its demonstrated commitment to diversity and its creation and maintenance of an inclusive workplace.
• American Bar Association’s 2009 Spirit of Excellence Award - Presented to Exelon General Counsel William A. Von Hoene, Jr. for his many contributions to diversity at Exelon and in the legal profession at large, including the recruitment, development, retention and promotion of diverse talent.
• The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners - In 2009 Exelon was presented with the Utility Leadership Award for supplier diversity efforts. Chaka Patterson, VP and Treasurer, was also honored by the group for his commitment to fostering minority and community bank relationships.
• Posse Foundation - Exelon Chairman and CEO John Rowe and wife Jeanne were presented with the Civic Leadership Award for their commitment to education and Chicago’s youth in 2009. Posse Chicago helps selected Chicago Public School students achieve success in college.
• AACA Diverse Business Enablement Award - Emmett Vaughn, Diverse Business Enablement, received the 2008 African American Contractors Association (AACA) Community Achievement Award for Outstanding Business Development and Corporate Outreach. The AACA is an organization of over 2,500 contractors in Illinois with a membership, which includes a diverse mixture of construction firms and contractors.
•  Maryland Top 100 Women - Deb Emerson, VP of Hourly Traiding was honored by the Maryland Daily Record as one of 2011's Top 100 Women.  Deb was recognized for her professional achievement as well as her work in the community. 
•  Associated Black Charities - Anita Jackson, Economic Development Director, BGE, received the Icon Corporate Leadership Award in 2011 for her service to the community.  The Associated Black Charities is a public foundation that has worked to facilitate the development of healthier and wealthier communities in the African American community in Maryland for more than 25 years.
• Maryland/District of Columbia Minority Supplier Diversity Council - Frank Kelly, Director Supplier Diversity, was named the "Minority Supplier Development Leader of the Year" by he Maryland/District of Columbia Minority Supplier Development Council (MD/DC MSDC) in 2011.  The MD/DC MSDC's purpose is to promote and aid in the development of business relationships between its members and certified minority-owned enterprises.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.