SJW Group CEO Eric W. Thornburg Joins More Than 2,000 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

SJW Group has joined the growing coalition of companies pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more than 2,000 CEOs who have come together with CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, SJW Group’s president and CEO, Eric W. Thornburg, is committing himself and SJW Group to this goal.

“We all have much to discover and are committed to providing an environment where conversation and education on diversity and inclusion provide opportunities for our employees to learn and grow”

By signing on to this commitment, SJW Group is pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of more than 2,000 signatories has already shared more than 1,400 actions and programs for workplace inclusivity, exchanged tangible learning opportunities and created collaborative conversations via the initiative’s unified hub, CEOAction.com.

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“We all have much to discover and are committed to providing an environment where conversation and education on diversity and inclusion provide opportunities for our employees to learn and grow,” said Thornburg. “In partnership with CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, we are steadfast in our efforts to advance positive change.”

While Thornburg is the signatory of the pledge, his commitment represents the values and commitment of SJW Group leadership and its employee base across nationwide operations in Maine, Connecticut, Texas and California and their desire to serve their communities and colleagues.

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CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is cultivating a new type of ecosystem centered on collaboration and sharing. The actions, which can be viewed at CEOAction.com, showcase real-life examples of the open and transparent conversations necessary to cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplace environments. The addition of new signatories expands the impact of this work beyond the office to communities and industries.

To learn more about the pledge, visit CEOAction.com. The website serves as an interactive library for information sharing, idea generation and program development. Companies not currently implementing this pledge can use it as an opportunity to learn from others. Sharing actions can help companies drive greater engagement within their own programs and mentor others through their own, similar journeys.

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