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Corporate Citizenship Commitment to military CenterPoint Energy currently has 546 employees who are veterans or active military reservists. U.S. Veterans Magazine named CenterPoint Energy one of its Top Veteran-Friendly Companies for our participation in military job fairs and our hiring practices including our commitment to hiring those with disabilities. CenterPoint Energy also was the largest corporate sponsor in a program providing wreaths for veterans cemeteries in Lawton Okla. Supplier diversity Diversity is an essential tool that creates a competitive edge in todays marketplace. Companies that value diversity realize new and better relationships with their most critical stakeholders. CenterPoint Energy is committed to developing strong working relationships with diverse suppliers including minority-owned women-owned and small business enterprises MWBEs and using innovative approaches designed to continually improve business opportunities. In 2015 CenterPoint Energy was awarded the Edison Electric Institute Excellence in Supplier Diversity Award. We also participated in more than 30 local state and national supplier diversity outreach events. 546 employees who are veterans or active military reservists Page 4 2015 Corporate Citizenship Report CenterPoint Energy is committed to supporting our communities through our partnerships with diverse businesses and giving our time and expertise in community leadership roles. 300 employees serve across 504 nonprofit boards Our attorneys contributed 193 pro bono hours to communities we serve