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

Our goal for an inclusive workplace involves consistent and sustained execution of the diversity and inclusion strategy, including progress measurement and accountability for results.

These goals extend throughout all levels of our business operations as we work to achieve a diverse range of contract suppliers, vendors and service providers.  In 2008, Exelon purchased $456 million in goods and services – or approximately 5% of all Exelon purchases – from certified businesses owned by minorities and women as part of the company’s Diverse Business Enablement initiative. These efforts earned recognition from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency, the Chicago African American Contractors Association and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), which named Exelon its 2008 Corporation of the Year for program excellence.

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 (EAAMA - Exelon African American Members Association)
• Latinos (OLE - Organization for Latinos at Exelon)
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Individuals (PRIDE)
• Women (NEW - Network of Exelon Women)
• Military/Veterans (E-MAC - Exelon Militaries Actively Connected)
• Asian Americans (AACES - Asian American Community for Exelon Success)

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.

Recognized Leadership

Extensive leadership involvement and employee engagement have helped advance Exelon’s diversity and inclusion strategy. Exelon continues to outpace its national peers in diversity among senior executives and board members.

Exelon is regularly recognized for diversity and inclusion leadership:

• Included in Black Enterprise Magazine’s 40 Best Companies for Diversity, 2007-2008
• Ranked 6th on Diversity Edge Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Diverse Graduates
• 95% score on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, improving our score by 15 points from 2007 to 2008
• Several senior leaders recognized on a variety of diversity and inclusion indices including Chicago United, Black Engineer of the Year and Society of Women Engineers

Awards and Recognition

Exelon’s commitment to excellence in diversity 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. 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.
• 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.
• Chicago Minority Business Development Council's "The Sharing Success Award" - Presented to Exelon Chairman & CEO John Rowe in 2007.