b'2024 Employee Profile Ethnicity Male FemaleHispanic or Latino 711 255White 96 36Black or African American 11 6Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2 0Asian 2 1American Indian or Alaskan Native 3 2Two or More Races 13 4Unknown 4 2Total Workforce 1,148Strategic SustainabilityMinorities in Workforce.EPE is dedicated to serving our customers with a focus on sustainability, ensuring we responsibly balance environmental, social and economic factors. As the energy landscape shifts, we embed sustainable practicesinto every aspect of our operations, guided by our strategic goals and initiatives.Sustainability GovernanceWe are committed to fostering a culture of accountability by aligning individual performance goals with our strategic objectives to support transparency, reliability and innovation. Through robust governance practicesensuring clear processes and adherence to shared valueswe prioritize customer satisfaction, carbon emissions reduction,grid reliability, cybersecurity and safety. This approach enables us to serve our community responsibly,uphold environmental goals and deliver solutions for a sustainable future.EPEs Board of Directors consists of ten directors, all of who are: 63% independent; 38% reside in our service territory; and are 13% women The Board of Directors has three subcommittees, each of which oversees different opportunities and risks relatedto corporate sustainability.Corporate Governance and Nominating CommitteeAUDIT AND RISKBoard performance, composition and diversityCOMMITTEEEnvironmental, social and governance reporting Corporate compliance obligations People and Remuneration Committee Health and safetyCulture and employee satisfactionBOARD OF Compensation and incentives DIRECTORSAudit and Risk CommitteeCORPORATE Financial reportingPEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE AND REMUNERATION NOMINATINGRisk managementCOMMITTEE COMMITTEECybersecurity13'