At Pinnacle West and APS, we share a strong diversity commitment in our workplaces, in our procurement practices and in our community activities.

In 2006, Pinnacle West had 6,556 employees, compared to 6,430 in 2005.

We are committed to being an equal-employment and affirmative-action employer. We understand the value of diversity in our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating diversity within our company. Pinnacle West strives to provide every employee an equal opportunity to succeed professionally. Our work environment is one wherein every employee is treated with dignity and respect. Decisions about employment, training, compensation and promotion are based on job-related qualifications. Not only does our company prohibit discrimination, our policy explicitly prohibits sexual harassment or harassment of any nature in the workplace. Annual affirmative-action training is required of all leaders.

APS has a dedicated corporate Affirmative Action/Diversity Team, headed by the manager of Workforce Services, that focuses on workforce analysis, compliance, affirmative action, diversity, maintaining a harassment-free workplace, and training and education.

APS also sponsors many cultural events in the Phoenix community such as The Black History Heritage Festival, and the “Diversity Among Nations” Native American celebration.

In 2006, we received the following awards in recognition of our workplace diversity efforts:

• The 2006 Freedom to Compete award to APS by the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission in recognition of excellence in equal employment opportunity practices that promote access and inclusion that can be emulated by other employers or organizations
• APS was identified as a 2006 National Industry Liaison Group "Best Practices Winner"
• APS was awarded the first American Corporate Leadership Award by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development for its leadership on behalf of Native American businesses and economic development with Native American communities