Southwest Gas Corporation supports equality for all Arizonans
Category: Arizona
SWG signs ONE Community’s UNITY Pledge in support of equal treatment in employment, housing and public accommodations
(Phoenix, AZ) – Southwest Gas Corporation (SWG) has signed the UNITY Pledge in support of full inclusion and equality in employment, housing, and public accommodations for all Arizonans, including gay and transgender people. SWG joins more than 20,000 individuals and over 3,200 businesses including PetSmart, American Airlines, APS, SRP, the Arizona Diamondbacks, Fry’s Food Stores, and GoDaddy in supporting a fully inclusive Arizona.
Currently, five Arizona cities have ordinances that ban discrimination; however, Arizona has no statewide laws that protect people from being fired based on their sexual orientation or gender identity or discriminated against in housing and public accommodations.
“Southwest Gas is built on a culture that promotes and supports inclusion on a daily basis. We are dedicated to the integrity of the cities and towns where we serve, because we live here too,” said John Hester, President and CEO of Southwest Gas. “By signing the Unity Pledge, we are once again recognizing that our strength can only be truly reflected in our diversity. These are unprecedented and difficult times, and by appreciating, celebrating and learning more about our differences, we will be poised to identify the solutions we will need to address the most complex issues of our time,” Hester added.
“We are grateful for SWG commitment to diversity and inclusion and are proud that their core values promote an Arizona where all individuals deserve to be celebrated, respected and protected,” said ONE Community and ONE Community Foundation President and Co-Founder, Angela Hughey. “We are grateful for the close relationship we have forged with SWG and look forward to their continued involvement in ensuring that all Arizonans have the opportunity to live authentically in our state,” Hughey stressed.
Currently, five Arizona cities have ordinances that ban discrimination; however, Arizona has no statewide laws that protect people from being fired based on their sexual orientation or gender identity or discriminated against in housing and public accommodations.
“Southwest Gas is built on a culture that promotes and supports inclusion on a daily basis. We are dedicated to the integrity of the cities and towns where we serve, because we live here too,” said John Hester, President and CEO of Southwest Gas. “By signing the Unity Pledge, we are once again recognizing that our strength can only be truly reflected in our diversity. These are unprecedented and difficult times, and by appreciating, celebrating and learning more about our differences, we will be poised to identify the solutions we will need to address the most complex issues of our time,” Hester added.
“We are grateful for SWG commitment to diversity and inclusion and are proud that their core values promote an Arizona where all individuals deserve to be celebrated, respected and protected,” said ONE Community and ONE Community Foundation President and Co-Founder, Angela Hughey. “We are grateful for the close relationship we have forged with SWG and look forward to their continued involvement in ensuring that all Arizonans have the opportunity to live authentically in our state,” Hughey stressed.
Created by ONE Community, the member-based coalition of socially responsible businesses, organizations and individuals moving diversity, inclusion and equality for all Arizonans forward, the UNITY Pledge is a public declaration to support and advance workplace equality and non-discrimination policies in housing and public accommodations for all Arizonans, including gay and transgender Arizonans.
About ONE Community
Since our inception in 2008, ONE Community has evolved into the member-based coalition of socially responsible businesses, organizations and individuals moving diversity, inclusion and equality for all Arizonans forward. We are committed to reshaping Arizona’s image through educating, empowering and connecting our diverse LGBTQ and allied communities on the benefits of inclusion and its direct impact on attracting and retaining top talent and businesses—and thereby, ensuring our state’s economic sustainability.
Since our inception in 2008, ONE Community has evolved into the member-based coalition of socially responsible businesses, organizations and individuals moving diversity, inclusion and equality for all Arizonans forward. We are committed to reshaping Arizona’s image through educating, empowering and connecting our diverse LGBTQ and allied communities on the benefits of inclusion and its direct impact on attracting and retaining top talent and businesses—and thereby, ensuring our state’s economic sustainability.
About ONE Community Foundation
The ONE Community Foundation is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality for all Arizonans. We are committed to reshaping Arizona’s image through educating, empowering and connecting our diverse LGBTQ and allied communities on the benefits of respecting, protecting, and celebrating all who live in our great state.
The ONE Community Foundation is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality for all Arizonans. We are committed to reshaping Arizona’s image through educating, empowering and connecting our diverse LGBTQ and allied communities on the benefits of respecting, protecting, and celebrating all who live in our great state.
