PhilanthropyEdison 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. Our partnerships with faith-based organizations set the standard for California utilities. In 2007, our Corporate Contributions totaled more than $11 million of shareholder funds. Of this amount, more than 65% 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.
|
Table 1 - Contributions by Ethnicity* |
|
Ethnic Description |
2007 Paid Amount |
% of Total Provided |
|
African American |
$ 676,850 |
25.28% |
|
American Indian/Alaska Native |
$ 143,500 |
5.36% |
|
Asian/Pacific Islander |
$ 305,600 |
11.41% |
|
Latino/Hispanic |
$ 1,551,232 |
57.94% |
|
Total |
$ 2,677,182 |
100.00% | |
|
Table 2 - Contributions by Other Underserved Populations* |
|
Other Diversity |
2007 Paid Amount |
% of Total Provided |
|
Gay/Lesbian/Transgender/Bisexual |
$ 79,650 |
1.84% |
|
Seniors |
$ 108,600 |
2.51% |
|
Disabled |
$ 207,490 |
4.80% |
|
Female |
$ 269,425 |
6.23% |
|
Low Income |
$ 3,661,687 |
84.63% |
|
Total |
$4,326,852 |
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.
To view a list of all organizations assisted in 2007 which supported underserved programs and activities, please click here. For more information, visit our Corporate Giving website.
California Utility Diversity CouncilSCE 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. Edison’s Vice-President of Equal Opportunity, Mr. Frank Quevedo, serves as a Vice-Chairman of the board, and is the Chairman of the Philanthropy Committee. Mr. Joe Alderete, Manager of Equal Opportunity, serves as a Vice-Chairman of the Procurement Committee. Ms. Gina Galasso Rodriguez, Manager of Equal Opportunity, is a member of the Employment 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, 13 of whom are women and 14 minorities. CAP is managed by Fernando de Necochea, Special Projects Director.
E-NewsletterSCE continues to promote strong alliances within the communities we serve. Our feature stories highlight the work our company and other organizations are doing to build these alliances and provides information on individuals, organizations and partnerships SCE supports.
2007 Q1 Community eNewsletter
2007 Q2 Community eNewsletter |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
