Community
Saving the California Least Tern
At San Diego Gas & Electric , our employees feel a strong sense of purpose beyond delivering clean , safe and reliable energy services to our 3.7 million customers . As part of our commitment to the communities we serve , we support a variety of initiatives through shareholder contributions , employee giving programs , and volunteerism . Our philanthropic priorities include : climate action , emergency preparedness and safety , economic prosperity , and diversity , equity , and inclusion . Many of our initiatives focus on advancing racial and gender equity in alignment with our company value to “ champion people .” We understand that in order for our region to thrive and become more sustainable , it ’ s important for all of us to do our part to ensure no one is left behind .
Throughout the year , and especially on World Wildlife Day , San Diego Gas & Electric ® is committed to creating a lasting impact through environmental and sustainability efforts . In 2022 alone , SDG & E employee volunteers dedicated over 1,275 hours to local environmental nonprofits . SDG & E ’ s Environmental Champions initiative supports 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit organizations whose programs work to improve our local environment in San Diego County and southern Orange County . Each year , hundreds of SDG & E employees who share the same passion for environmental stewardship volunteer through an initiative called the Environmental All Stars program . Through Environmental All Stars , SDG & E
California Least Terns
employees volunteer for a variety of projects in the community , ranging from harvesting fruit and mulching in urban community gardens to restoring habitats for endangered species . For over a decade , SDG & E has partnered with the San Diego Audubon Society to restore the California Least Tern nesting habitat in Mission Bay .
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