Shared Value

We’re frequently asked about how we do business. So, we are continuously striving to share more information about our operations and the partnerships that form the ties we have within the communities we serve. Our corporate responsibility reporting and sustainability reporting focuses on the ways in which our strategic priorities intersect with the needs of the communities we serve, resulting in shared value.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avista Receives Award for Stewardship of America’s Waters

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avista Operations Manager Receives Patriot Award
Recently, one of Avista’s Operations Managers received an award for providing exceptional support for employees who serve in the military. This recognition speaks to Avista’s company-wide commitment to supporting military service and the organization’s culture and environment that is based on integrity and respect.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avista Named 2015 Philanthropic Corporation of the Year by United Way
Good People, Good Causes was the theme of the 2015 United Way Emerging Leaders Society Philanthropic Awards in Spokane, Wash. And that theme aptly describes Avista’s commitment to the communities that the company has proudly served for 126 years. Avista was one of eight finalists for Philanthropic Corporation of the Year and emerged as the winner in that category, reinforcing the company’s purpose of improving life’s quality with energy – safely, reliably and responsibly.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Avista Supports Youth Through Heroes at School Program
As part of the Avista Heroes at School program, Avista was at Stevens Elementary in Spokane with the Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club, where they discussed goal setting and achievement with the students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Avista Supports Communities Through Seasonal Donations
Avista Corp. and the Avista Foundation announced 2015 seasonal giving totaling $505,000 to non-profit organizations in the company’s service territories in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Alaska. The funds will help support programs, including food banks, energy assistance, shelter and clothing, and holiday meals. The total value of Avista’s grants and donations for 2015 is more than $2.7 million from both corporate and foundation sources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Avista Joins with the City of Spokane to Make a Difference

Diversity & Inclusion

Avista Partners to Highlight Native American Heritage Month

Energy

Investing in the Next Generation of our Energy Workforce

Social Impact & Volunteering

Avista Donation Supports A Bite to Go

Social Impact & Volunteering

Community Colleges of Spokane and Crowdswell Join to Meet the STCU Challenge

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