Duke Energy Chief Diversity Officer Helps Celebrate Pride Month

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Duke Energy's Chief Diversity Officer is celebrating Pride Month by recognizing the company's five LGBTQ+ employee resource groups (ERGs) for their contributions to creating an inclusive workplace. Duke Energy, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Fortune 150 company and one of America's largest energy holding companies, serving 8.2 million electric and 1.6 million natural gas customers across multiple states. The company is committed to a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with significant interim targets. Duke Energy is also investing in grid enhancements, energy storage, and zero-emission technologies. The company has been recognized on Fortune's 2023 'World's Most Admired Companies' and Forbes' 'World's Best Employers' lists.

Happy Pride!

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 8, 2024 / As we approach the end of June, I am reflecting on the passion and advocacy I've seen within our organization and across our communities.

I am thankful for our five LGBTQ+ employee resource groups (ERGs) and the impact they have on our inclusive workplace.

This month and throughout the year we provide psychologically safe forums for LGBTQ+ employees and allies through internal events and external outreach.

To our ERG sponsors, officers and members, thank you. Your support helps to make a difference every month of the year!

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,600 people.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company has interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030, 50% for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions by 2035, and 80% from electric generation by 2040. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.

Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "World's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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FAQ

What did Duke Energy's Chief Diversity Officer say about Pride Month?

Duke Energy's Chief Diversity Officer expressed gratitude towards the company's five LGBTQ+ employee resource groups for their work in fostering an inclusive workplace.

What are Duke Energy's clean energy goals?

Duke Energy aims for net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050, with interim targets including a 50% reduction in electric generation emissions by 2030.

How many customers does Duke Energy serve?

Duke Energy serves 8.2 million electric customers and 1.6 million natural gas customers across several states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

What accolades has Duke Energy received recently?

Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2023 'World's Most Admired Companies' list and Forbes' 'World's Best Employers' list.

What are some of Duke Energy's initiatives for advancing clean energy?

Duke Energy is investing in major electric grid enhancements, energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.