Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas or Company) was recently recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as the 2024 Innovative Philanthropic Company of the Year at its Corporate Philanthropy Awards. This award recognizes leaders and companies that are leading the way in their charitable efforts and giving back to the community in which they do business.
Southwest Gas' commitment and support of communities extends far beyond providing safe and reliable natural gas service to over 1 million homes and businesses across Arizona. The Company is committed to doing its part to pave the way for equitable, empowered, and prosperous neighborhoods that will thrive for generations to come.
"As a company, we are always looking for ways to be involved and help strengthen our communities' future," said Karen Haller, President and CEO of Southwest Gas Holdings & CEO of Southwest Gas Corporation. "Our employees embody our culture of giving and contribute generously to the places we serve and call home."
Over the past 12 years, in addition to the philanthropic impact of the Southwest Gas Foundation, Southwest Gas employees have supported over 2,200 nonprofits with $22 million of funding through the FUEL for LIFE employee giving program. In 2023 alone, employees volunteered over 3,500 hours through the Company's BLUE – Building Lives Up Everywhere volunteer program and pledged $2.4 million, supporting 190 nonprofits. This participation reflected a 78% employee participation rate companywide and 88% in Central Arizona – well above the national average.
