Core Insights - Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) CEO Scott Drury received the Shift Diverse Business Solutions Transformative Leader Award for his leadership in sustainability, safety, and supplier diversity [2][3] - In 2023, SoCalGas achieved 44% of its total goods and services spending from diverse businesses, surpassing the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) diverse spending goal for the 31st consecutive year [3][4] - SoCalGas has invested nearly $6 billion over the past seven years in diverse business enterprises, including those owned by minorities, women, disabled veterans, and LGBT individuals [3][4] Company Initiatives - Under Drury's leadership, SoCalGas aims to reach 45% spending with diverse business enterprises by 2025 as part of its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy [3] - The ASPIRE 2045 strategy also includes a goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and focuses on safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace [3][4] - SoCalGas hosted the Minority Business Enterprise Connect Summit, connecting diverse businesses with over 40 state and federal agencies and prime contractors, facilitating $400 billion in federal contract opportunities [4] Industry Impact - Drury emphasized that supplier diversity can drive innovation, benefit local economies, and strengthen the supply chain while accelerating California's clean energy transition [4] - SoCalGas is recognized as a leader in the energy sector, having been named one of Reuters' Top 100 Innovators Leading the Global Energy Transition [7] - The company serves approximately 21 million consumers across 24,000 square miles in Central and Southern California, focusing on delivering affordable and renewable gas services [7]
SoCalGas CEO Scott Drury Receives 'Transformative Leader' Award