Reliability grounds us.
Renewability elevates us.
As an owner and operator of wind, solar, and gas-fired generation resources across the U.S., Onward Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and efficient electricity for the energy transition
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2024 Sustainability Objectives
Environmental:
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Onward has an annual goal of zero environmental violations yearly
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Onward has a goal of continual asset optimization to decrease intensity of resource use, including water, yearly
Social:
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Onward has a goal of reaching 700 employee volunteer hours in 2024 and 750 employee volunteer hours in 2025
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Onward has a goal to provide at least $150,000 in scholarships to over 40 students in local communities each year
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Onward aims to donate at least $350,000 to charitable organizations each year
Governance:
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Onward has an annual goal of having 100% of our employees review and sign Onward’s employee handbook, which includes a code of conduct
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Onward has a goal of 100% employee participation in relevant workplace priorities trainings, including NERC, FERC, sexual harassment, ethics and code of business conduct, and ethical use of artificial intelligence
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Onward has a goal of 100% employee participation in cyber security training
Our ESG Values
Environmental
We are committed to reducing our impacts on the environment, natural resources, and local communities.
Social
Onward Energy prioritizes providing equal opportunities for all employees and seeks to maximize a culture of inclusive excellence in the workplace.
Governance
We are accountable to each other, the communities where we work, and our stakeholders. We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and communicating transparently. Safety and compliance are a top priority at all levels of Onward Energy.
 
Creating a Culture of
Inclusive Excellence
We are focused on championing and fostering our company culture of inclusive excellence. Our employee engagement survey covers topics related to our employee experience and to measure our efficacy in fostering a positive culture at Onward Energy.
Inclusive
Skills Learning
Through comprehensive training, learning, and mentorship programs, we aim to cultivate a workforce equipped with the skills necessary to promote our inclusive excellence goals.
Equitable Policies & Procedures
We have multiple trainings and policies that promote ethics, code of business, transparency, code of conduct, and creating a value-driven workplace to support our employees and to ensure that Onward Energy provides the highest level of service to our customers, neighbors, and stakeholders.
Diverse Talent
and Recruitment
Onward Energy has policies regarding fair practices in hiring and advancement. Through recruitment, retention, training, and learning programs, we aim to cultivate and respect different points of view and experiences in our workplace to strengthen our inclusive excellence goal.