People-First Culture

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Fostering a people-first culture where the diversity, expertise, and collaboration of our team members drive shared growth and success

At S&C, we foster a workplace where team members build meaningful careers, grow their skills, and make an impact transforming the grid. Through intentional hiring, competitive benefits, and a culture grounded in respect, we create opportunities for our team members to reach their highest potential.

Team Member Engagement and Development

We aim to help every team member reach their full potential while they are at S&C. As such, we provide engagement and career growth opportunities, talent development programs, educational support, and a comprehensive performance management process. In 2025:

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$550k+

spent on team member education and upskilling

45,800+

training hours completed globally

1,000+

skill certifications earned

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Respect for People

Each year, we strive to make substantive progress to inspire trust, teamwork, and belonging within our global workforce and the communities we serve. S&C also intentionally builds and sustains partnerships with trusted suppliers, including minority- and women-owned businesses, in the communities where we operate. Grounding our workplace culture in Respect for People has a positive impact on every aspect of our business, especially innovation, creativity, talent attraction, and team member retention.

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Social Impact and Community Engagement

For more than a century, community engagement has been central to S&C's identity. In the 1920s, co-founder Nicholas Conrad joined fellow business leaders to establish what would become the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, launching a legacy of service that continues today. We invest in projects that create meaningful and lasting community impact through our Annual Giving Campaign, team member-led initiatives, and the S&C Electric Company Fund. In 2025, these initiatives resulted in: