Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Certification Program Annual Report 2023

As the national trade association for America’s solar and storage industry, SEIA has a responsibility to make sure the industry is prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ).

In this yearly report, you’ll gain insights into how businesses are employing the modules offered by the DEIJ Certification Program. Additionally, you’ll discover the advancements SEIA has observed as companies embark on this transformative journey.

SEIA is deeply committed to DEIJ and is striving for the solar and storage industry to reflect the diversity of the nation. This includes welcoming people from underrepresented backgrounds to the industry at all levels, creating equitable opportunities for business ownership, improving access to clean energy technology and its benefits; creating an environment where people feel respected and included, and becoming an industry that helps address injustices of the past and present.

The certification tool will help you get there. The program was designed to meet companies where they are on diversity. It helps companies of all sizes, regardless of their budget or resources, implement evidence-based DEIJ solutions and earn certification for their progress.

The DEIJ Certification Program encourages broad participation and rewards companies working in earnest to create a more inclusive work environment, serve their communities, and attract, hire, promote, and retain diverse talent. This program is part of SEIA’s broader DEIJ efforts and underscores the importance of company-level DEIJ contributions to the overall workforce