Overall impact
B (63)

Commentary

Avangrid is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 62.7 for overall impact (69th percentile compared to all companies), Avangrid ranks 54th out of 63 industry peers, behind Intersect Power, Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, Pattern Energy and 50 others, and ahead of Makana Energy, Bloom Energy, AGL Energy and 6 others. On top material causes for Avangrid's industry (Utilities), Avangrid performs well in Renewable Energy Growth (97.4 score), Renewable Energy Growth (96.9) and Sustainable Use of Water (95.3) and performs poorly in Terrestrial Biodiversity (37.8 score), Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (2.6), Lgbtq Equality (32.6) and 3 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
2008
Employees
8,000
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric Utilities
Sub-industry
Electric Utilities
SASB industry
Electric Utilities & Power Generators
Headquarters
Ct, United States
Share classes
AGR
Mission
To be a leader in the energy sector, providing reliable service for our customers with a commitment to the wellbeing of our communities. Through innovation and technology we seek to provide clean energy through sustainable sources and are committed to reducing our corporate carbon footprint.
Description
Avangrid, Inc., an energy services holding company, engages in the regulated energy transmission and distribution, and renewable energy generation businesses in the United States. The company operates through Networks and Renewables segments. It is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; and distribution, transportation, and sale of natural gas. In addition, the company operates renewable energy generation facilities primarily using onshore wind power, as well as solar, biomass, and thermal power. Further, it delivers natural gas and electricity to residential, commercial, and institutional customers through its regulated utilities in New York, Maine, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; and sells its output to investor-owned utilities, public utilities, and other credit-worthy entities, as well as generates and provides power and other services to federal and state agencies, institutional retail, and joint action agencies. Additionally, the company delivers thermal output to wholesale customers in the Western United States. It owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.3 million customers in New York and New England, as well as owns and operates 9.3 gigawatts of electricity capacity primarily through wind power in 22 states. Avangrid, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Orange, Connecticut. The company operates as a subsidiary of Iberdrola, S.A.
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Ethos considers the following causes material for Avangrid, based on its industry sub-industry Electric Utilities. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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