Ameren Corporation has once again received recognition as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion," earning a top score of 100 from the Disability Equality Index.
The index serves as the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors.
Career growth at Ameren
"Completing the Disability Equality Index each year gives us the opportunity to reassess how we can best support our co-workers and customers with disabilities, and it's rewarding to see our efforts continue to be recognized," said Gwen Mizell, senior vice president and chief sustainability, diversity and philanthropy officer at Ameren.
"We would not be able to fulfill our mission to power the quality of life without celebrating our employees' unique individuality and enabling their career growth at Ameren."
Ameren's commitment
Ameren's commitment to disability inclusion and equality has the company's ongoing partnership
Ameren's commitment to disability inclusion and equality includes the company's ongoing partnership with Starkloff Disability Institute and many of their programs, including the Dream Big Career Camp that strives to empower college and technical school-bound youth with disabilities to dream big about their future.
An employee resource group, Powering Connections for All Abilities (PCAA), also champions disability inclusion and education at Ameren.
Ameren on accommodations
"PCAA provides a space for employees with disabilities and their allies to collaborate, advise Ameren on accommodations, and educate fellow employees and those within the communities we serve about people with disabilities," said Lori Wilson, field operations scheduling specialist for Ameren Illinois and president of PCAA.
"It's just one example of how Ameren is supporting our diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds."
2024 Disability Equality Index
The Disability Equality Index was launched in 2015 in the United States as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.
The 2024 Disability Equality Index measured disability inclusion using various benchmarks, including employment practices such as recruitment and employment, community engagement, supplier diversity and responsible procurement.
Disability inclusion efforts
The index ranks companies on a scale of 0 to 100, with top-scoring trades earning a score of 80
In 2024, 542 corporations, including 71 Fortune 100 companies and 220 Fortune 500 companies, utilized the Disability Equality Index to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
The index ranks companies on a scale of zero to 100, with top-scoring businesses earning a score of 80 or higher and receiving recognition as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion." Ameren has earned this distinction for the last 10 years—since the award program was first launched.
Sustainable performance
"We're extremely proud of the national and international companies that are taking a proactive role in pioneering progress towards disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow," said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN.
"Their dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a future where everyone can contribute and thrive."
