Diversity, Equity,
& Inclusion

We put people first with our commitment to build a company-wide culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values in the everyday business practices throughout our family of companies. We envision a workplace that is diverse and welcoming to all individuals that is supported by a framework demonstrating our commitment to these values through words and actions.

Our efforts are founded on engaging employees, listening, and learning. Through one-on-one listening sessions with individuals representing the diversity of our workforce and an all-employee culture survey, the perceptions we gather guide the ongoing conversations and training necessary to help break down biases and ensure that every employee feels a genuine sense of belonging. To champion these actions, a Diversity Council is in development for the purpose of soliciting this feedback and prioritizing our focus of DEI activities and communications.

Giving employees support structures and opportunities to connect is essential. We have begun building the infrastructure for employee groups such as Black, Hispanic, and Women in leadership networks that are representative of our workforce and intended to help support personal and professional goals. We also launched an enterprise mobile app and web-based platform that allows all employees to connect with company news, information, and each other, while giving leaders an opportunity to listen and engage in a modern and welcoming format.

Centuri’s Employee Care Fund helps employees who are suffering financial hardship due to unpredictable circumstances that impact their ability to afford basic living expenses. The Fund is supported by employee donations and administered by a third-party 501(c)(3) charitable organization who evaluates applications for assistance and pays out directly to service providers on behalf of eligible employees. Approved assistance is granted as a gift that does not have to be repaid. Over $83,000 was provided to help employees and their families in 2019 alone.

Employees can visit www.NextCenturi.com/ECF to apply for assistance or make a donation.

Participation in diverse organizations is key for our outreach and the continued growth of our program. These memberships provide opportunities to learn from multiple perspectives, share our activities, and advocate with our partners.

• Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
• Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• National Association of Women in Construction
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Pacific Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (PSWMSDC)
• Quad County Urban League

In addition to local networking and opportunity events, Centuri hosts an annual Supply Chain & Diversity Summit. Since 2012, this event has connected dozens of supply chain leaders from across North America to discuss best practices and emerging trends.