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Southern Gas Association Launches Four Inclusion Initiatives to Promote ChangeToday, the Southern Gas Association (SGA) announced the launch of four inclusion initiatives to promote change and help end systemic racism. "The SGA is driven by the philosophy that we have a duty to invest in the excellence of each other and our industry," said Suzanne Ogle, SGA President and CEO. "Our Association is more than a century old. A lot has changed over the years, but one thing remains the same, our commitment to innovate, connect and work together to write the next chapter for an equitable and sustainable tomorrow. The launch of these four inclusion initiatives demonstrates that we believe change is a function of not only words, but action." A Mission to Advance the Individual and The Industry "America is engaged in an essential and complicated conversation about bias and disparity. With a mission to advance the individual and the industry, the Southern Gas Association will do our part to help end systemic racism," continues Ogle "Living our core values means providing for continuous learning and creating safe and secure communities. We must gain knowledge and ensure that all people and communities can succeed. We must respect each other and understand how our unique backgrounds can provide unique contributions. We will use the strength of our resources and collective knowledge to promote change." SGA's immediate action steps include:
Ogle asserts that building a diverse and inclusive environment is a lifelong endeavor: "We can't just check a diversity box. We will never arrive or hit a ceiling; it's work we must do every day. Leaders at every level must use their power, platforms, and resources to help employees and communities overcome these challenges and build a better world for us all - this is a time for change. As an Association and an industry, we will rise when we lift each other up." Founded in 1908, the Southern Gas Association is the leader in natural gas training and professional development. SGA is a community of natural gas professionals across the U.S. and Canada. Representing the industry as a whole; from drill bit to burner tip, SGA's membership comprises 200 businesses across the distribution, transmission, and gas supply marketing sectors as well as more than 350 industry partners. Through digital and in person engagement, SGA members come together to share ideas, resources, and best practices to develop people, relationships and solutions. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200630005810/en/ |