Duke Energy to hold annual shareholders meeting online May 4

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will host its annual shareholders meeting online on May 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET. CEO Lynn Good will share an overview of the company's 2022 performance and future strategies. Shareholders can participate, vote on proposals, and submit questions, with responses provided during or after the meeting. Access information is available in the proxy statement. Duke Energy serves 8.2 million electric customers across several states, operates 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity, and aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company has received recognition on Fortune's and Forbes' 2023 lists of admired companies and best employers.

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• Duke Energy is committed to achieving net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
• The company has interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030.
• Duke Energy is investing in electric grid enhancements, energy storage, and exploring zero-emission technologies.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 4, at 1 p.m. ET.

Duke Energy Chair, President and CEO Lynn Good will provide an overview of the company's 2022 performance and strategy for the future.

Shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote on company and shareholder proposals, and submit questions.

Questions will be answered either during the meeting or afterward through a web posting.

Information about how shareholders can access the meeting online or by phone is available in Duke Energy's proxy statement. Google Chrome is the recommended browser for online access.

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 aggressive 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.

Media contact: Jennifer Garber
800.559.3853

Analysts contact: Abby Motsinger
704.382.7624

 

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FAQ

When is the Duke Energy shareholders meeting in 2023?

The Duke Energy shareholders meeting will be held online on May 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET.

What will Duke Energy's CEO discuss at the annual meeting?

CEO Lynn Good will provide an overview of Duke Energy's 2022 performance and future strategy.

How can Duke Energy shareholders participate in the meeting?

Shareholders can participate in the meeting online, vote on proposals, and submit questions as outlined in the proxy statement.

What are Duke Energy's goals for carbon emissions?

Duke Energy aims for net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050, with interim targets for reductions by 2030 and 2040.