Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement

In accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, Benchmark Renewable Energy LLC and its affiliates (BRE) provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) free from discrimination to all qualified Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, genetic information, amnesty, or veteran status. BRE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where we work. This EEO Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants and Employees will be judged solely by their qualifications for the particular job and will receive equal treatment after employment.

BRE promotes personnel programs, including apprenticeships, to ensure qualified minority persons, women, veterans and the disabled are given equal opportunity consideration for employment in BRE’s projects. BRE subscribes to Affirmative Action in contracting with Women, Disadvantaged, and Minority Business Enterprises.

Sexual Harassment

BRE’s sexual harassment policy aims to protect men and women in the company from unwanted sexual advances and give them guidelines to report incidents. We will also explain how we handle claims, punish sexual harassment and help victims recover.

We won’t tolerate sexual harassment in the workplace in any shape or form. Our culture is based on mutual respect and collaboration. Sexual harassment is a serious violation.