We strive to improve community engagement and foster strong ties to the communities in which we operate, which can lead to benefits for everyone. Since the founding of our company in 1925, we've been passionate about ensuring that our investments and operations have a positive impact on the communities we serve. That's why we're committed to:
By contributing thousands of hours of volunteer work each year, our employees are making a difference in the communities we serve.
We're investing in the next generation of leaders by empowering students and supporting education initiatives at all grade levels.
By stimulating infrastructure investment, job creation and community development, we're doing our part to strengthen local economies.
We're committed to supporting the initiatives our communities care about most through charitable donations and community sponsorships.
Safety always comes first, and we work every day to ensure the safety of our operations and the public's involvement in them.
We believe that good government benefits not only our company, but also our communities and our stakeholders.
Our focus on the communities where we live and work includes building relationships with those who may have an interest in or be impacted by our projects, including federally recognized Native American tribes and Canadian indigenous communities. Our tribal/indigenous relations staff works with these communities in several ways:
In 2017 and 2018, our tribal/indigenous relations staff conducted a first-of-its-kind onsite collaboration with multiple tribes on several wind projects in the Dakotas, involving them in project studies throughout the development and construction process. NextEra Energy's proactive approach is unique in the energy industry and has been widely recognized as one of the most effective in the country.
*All metrics in this section are as of year-end 2018 unless otherwise noted.