Avangrid’s philanthropic arm has donated US$136,000 (€127,000) in grants to 15 wildlife rehabilitation centres as part of its Wildlife Rehabilitation Program.
This is the highest amount of grants ever given in the Avangrid Foundation’s programme’s history, it said.
The funds will support operational capabilities and expand outreach to communities within the service area of the Avangrid family of companies to improve knowledge and awareness of wildlife resources.
Director of corporate citizenship and executive director of the Avangrid Foundation Pablo Colón said: “As a leading clean energy company, we acutely understand the importance of environmental stewardship.
“We are committed to wildlife protection, preserving healthy ecosystems and promoting biological diversity-all of which are essential for a sustainable future.
“This year’s grantees are making impactful and lasting changes for the good of wildlife and our environment, all in unique ways. We’re thrilled to support their efforts.”
Now in its seventh year, Avangrid’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program has given a total of more than US$500,000 in grants to centres nationwide.