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Perhaps never before have consumers and investors judged corporations so intently
on their social responsibility. It is vital to the success and profitability of any company.
The principle of corporate social responsibility has been part of the fabric of Northeast
Utilities for more than 100 years. We are committed to giving back to the communities in
which we live and work. Education, job training, economic and community development,
social and health services, environmental stewardship and civic responsibility – these
are all areas in which people count on NU to be a good neighbor. We deliver on that
commitment, and more.
In 2002, the Massachusetts Audubon Society, the oldest independent state Audubon
Society in the nation and the largest environmental organization in New England,
received a grant from the NU Foundation to support a two-year study to determine
what influences the reproduction success of shrubland nesting birds in power line
rights of way. These birds are in decline throughout the New England area. The
Massachusetts Audubon and NU will use the data from the study to safeguard
important habitats.
NU’s Northeast Generation Company and Northeast Generation Services Company
were recognized for Outstanding River Stewardship in 2002. Our environmentally
suitable solutions stabilized erosion and improved wildlife habitat in areas adjacent
to our power facilities along the Connecticut River.
Committed to fostering respect for diversity in the workplace,Yankee Gas and CL&P
were major supporters of a Connecticut Public Television original documentary on
diversity in the state. A compelling exploration of the racial, religious and cultural
differences that divide as well as unify us, “Understanding the Divide” follows residents’
personal struggles, successes, barriers and triumphs. Thousands of television viewers
will see diversity in a new light thanks to this riveting presentation.
To both build team spirit within the company and support U.S. troops abroad at
holiday time, NU’s Transmission Business employees organized and shipped more
than 1,200 pounds of food, hygiene aids and entertainment items to U.S. troops
stationed in Afghanistan.
We also contribute our expertise and financial support to a number of education
initiatives across NU. For example, PSNH supports the Latino Initiative aimed at
attracting Hispanic students to the university system. And CL&P is actively involved
in the Hartford Construction Jobs Initiative Program, a jobs training program focusing
on pre-apprentice training for individuals in the Hartford area. This program received
the National Workforce Excellence Award in 2002.
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