This is not driven by corporate responsibility or morality. It's driven by our need to attract and retain the best talent available. It's driven by our need to innovate and think globally. And it's driven by our need to continuously improve customer service and satisfaction levels.  Thus, at Alliant Energy, employing a diverse team and contracting with diverse suppliers are core values. And we work hard at fostering an inclusive, friendly and welcoming work environment.

Additionally, in an effort to encourage all members of our team to get involved in making diversity part of our corporate culture, we've even tied our incentive compensation programs to our diversity goals. 

And our work is paying off. Over the last five years, we've steadily increased the percentage of woman and minorities who are part of the Alliant Energy team. And employee surveys show that our team members are satisfied and proud of what they do at Alliant Energy. 

We've also received recognition and awards within the larger community for our diversity initiatives and programs – including being named one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies. 

While we are pleased with our accomplishments to date, we also recognize that achieving and encouraging diversity is an ongoing challenge that requires focus and relentless effort. So, at Alliant Energy, we're giving it just that. 

Sincerely, 

Erroll B. Davis Jr. 

Chairman, President & CEO