The Phoenix Business Journal ranks APS 1st in Corporate Philanthropy, 3rd in Volunteerism
APS, which generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for approximately 1.4 million customers in Arizona, was ranked first for Corporate Philanthropy and third for Corporate Volunteerism.
"APS is honored and proud to be ranked first for Corporate Philanthropy and third for Corporate Volunteerism by The Phoenix Business Journal," said Stacy Derstine, Vice President, External Affairs for APS. “We are dedicated to investing in the community we serve and are committed to the people and prosperity of our state.”
APS is involved in the communities it serves and partners with nonprofit organizations and civic groups across the state to build a stronger, healthier Arizona. APS efforts include financial support, board service and volunteer assistance.
In 2023, APS donated more than $10.2 million to charitable organizations that contribute to the vitality of Arizona, with an emphasis on arts and culture, civic and economic development, education and employment, and human services.
Through the APS Community Connectors volunteer program, employees invest their time to improve lives across Arizona. Working together with our nonprofit partners, caring for those who need it the most is embedded in the APS culture.
APS President Ted Geisler said the caring people who work at APS is the company’s secret sauce.
"When it comes to providing the level of dedication, passion, hard work, tenacity and caring concern for their communities, we are unique," Geisler said in the company’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.
In 2023, APS employees volunteered at 311 events, contributing a total of 79,286 hours of support. Those efforts resulted in a value of $2.4 million donated to the community.
APS volunteer activities in 2023 included:
- Tree planting events at schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations in communities with tree equity scores
- Hand delivered surprises to all Supply My Class awardees
- Cooked and served meals at Ronald McDonald House
- Served as mentors and on career panels for Jobs for Arizona Graduates, Aguila Youth Leadership Institute, University of Arizona and Arizona State University
- Assisted in building homes with Habitat for Humanity
- Early morning shifts with the City of Phoenix passing out heat relief supplies and water
- Stuffed heat-relief support bags for The Salvation Army
The full list of The Phoenix Business Journal rankings can be viewed online.
APS serves approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, and is a leader in delivering reliable, affordable and clean energy in the Southwest. The company is committed to serving customers with 100% clean power by 2050. As owner and operator of Palo Verde Generating Station, one of the nation’s largest producers of carbon-free electricity, and with one of the country’s most substantial renewable energy portfolios, APS’s current energy mix is 51% clean. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW).
