Southern Company publishes corporate responsibility report
Southern Company released its 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Executive Summary, focusing on ESG disclosures and initiatives. The company aims for net zero GHG emissions by 2050, already achieving a 52% reduction from 2007 levels. Southern commits $200 million over five years for racial equity and social justice, including investing $50 million in HBCUs. The goal is to boost minority business spending to 20% and overall diverse spending to 30% by 2025. Stakeholders can find detailed ESG reports on their website.
- Achieved 52% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2007 levels.
- Commited $200 million to advance racial equity and social justice.
- Aims to increase minority business spending to 20% and total diverse spending to 30% by 2025.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company released today its 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Executive Summary, highlighting key areas of interest to help stakeholders access environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures and other meaningful information on topics like greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
"The term ESG has been used increasingly by investors and others over the past few years. Since our inception more, Southern Company and its operating companies have prioritized these important topics – responsibility, sustainability, commitment to community and transparency – in how we operate our business," said Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning. "We have long believed corporate responsibility and corporate strategy are inextricably linked."
In 2020, Southern Company continued making progress toward its goal of net zero GHG emissions by 2050. Last year, the system reduced emissions by
Southern Company also reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The company, its subsidiaries and charitable foundations have pledged
The Executive Summary can be found on Southern Company's website by visiting https://investor.southerncompany.com/esg/key-data-and-reports/default.aspx where readers will find a suite of ESG-related documents, data and disclosures.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning emissions reduction goals. Southern Company cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Southern Company; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, as well as changes in application of existing laws and regulations; the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Southern Company's subsidiaries operate, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy technologies and negative carbon concepts; performance of counterparties under ongoing renewable energy partnerships and development agreements; state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations; and the ability to successfully operate the electric utilities' generating, transmission, and distribution facilities and Southern Company Gas' natural gas distribution and storage facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions. Southern Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward–looking information.
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