2022 Outstanding Corporation Award

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DTE Energy

Outstanding Corporation Award

Nominated by Oakland University

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The DTE Foundation is the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy, continuing the legacy of community support and involvement of its electric and natural gas utilities, which service millions of customers across Michigan. In 2021, the DTE Energy Foundation provided more than $18.9 million in grand support where DTE Energy has a business presence with a focus on driving positive, meaningful change on three key areas: jobs, equity and environment. As one of Michigan’s leading corporate citizens, DTE aspires not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world, serving as a force for growth and prosperity in the communities across Michigan.

DTE is committed to attracting diverse students to STEM fields through their partnership with OU’s School of Engineering & Computer Science. Young and diverse people can find careers that play an active role in building a sustainable future for our environment and our communities in the energy industry, and this partnership has served as a pipeline for talent and prosperity across dozens of DTE positions.