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Avangrid Recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business

Company earns Top Score on Disability:IN’s 2026 Disability Index®

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has again been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the 2026 Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business. Companies achieving scores in the most advanced proficiency levels of the 2026 Index are recognized as World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses.

The recognition reflects Avangrid’s progress towards building a workplace where all employees can contribute and drive long-term success. The Disability Index is the world’s leading third-party benchmarking tool for evaluating corporate disability inclusion and is used by hundreds of leading companies across the globe.

“Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed is essential to who we are as a company,” said Avangrid CEO José Antonio Miranda. “Being recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business reflects the dedication of our teams and our continued focus on ensuring every employee can thrive and make an impact.”

“This year’s Disability Index shows that leading companies are embedding disability inclusion into the core of how they operate,” said Jill Houghton, President & CEO, Disability:IN “It's shaping how businesses design products, build trust, and drive innovation. The companies leading today are the ones building more adaptable, resilient, and future-ready organizations.”

Avangrid is committed to creating a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. To learn more about Equal Opportunity at Avangrid, visit: Equal Opportunity - Avangrid.

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets. Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. It also owns and operates nearly 100 energy generation facilities across the United States producing more than 11 GW of power for over 3 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2026 for the eighth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com

About the Disability Index: The Disability Index® is the leading benchmarking tool for advancing disability inclusion in business worldwide. Trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the tool helps companies determine opportunities for progress through data-driven actions and outcomes.

An initiative of Disability:IN, participation is open to companies operating in countries around the globe. Learn more at DisabilityIN.Org.

About Disability:IN: Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Together with the world’s leading companies, Disability:IN drives progress through initiatives, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact. Are You IN?​

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Florencia Feleder
florencia.feleder@avangrid.com
838-292-6869

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Florencia Feleder
florencia.feleder@avangrid.com
838-292-6869

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