Spire again earns spot on Newsweek's 'Most Responsible Companies' list
Spire (NYSE: SR) has been named one of 'America's Most Responsible Companies' by Newsweek for the sixth consecutive year, ranking 252nd among 600 companies, up from 483rd last year. The recognition highlights Spire's performance in environmental, social responsibility and corporate governance.
Key achievements include: reducing CO2e emissions by 4.7% in 2023 compared to 2022, decreasing methane emissions from gas utilities by over 51% since 2005, and committing to carbon neutrality by midcentury. The company invested more than $2.1 million through its Spire Serves initiative in FY2023, with total social investment exceeding $6.2 million. Additionally, over 1,500 employees participated in the 'Day for Good' volunteer program, marking a 4% increase from 2022.
Spire (NYSE: SR) è stata nominata una delle 'Aziende più Responsabili d'America' da Newsweek per il sesto anno consecutivo, classificandosi al 252° posto tra 600 aziende, in aumento rispetto al 483° posto dell'anno scorso. Questo riconoscimento evidenzia le performance di Spire in ambito ambientale, responsabilità sociale e governance aziendale.
I principali risultati includono: una riduzione delle emissioni di CO2e del 4,7% nel 2023 rispetto al 2022, una diminuzione delle emissioni di metano dalle utilities del gas superiore al 51% dal 2005, e l'impegno verso la neutralità carbonica entro metà secolo. L'azienda ha investito oltre $2,1 milioni attraverso l'iniziativa Spire Serves nell'anno fiscale 2023, con un investimento sociale totale che supera i $6,2 milioni. Inoltre, oltre 1.500 dipendenti hanno partecipato al programma di volontariato 'Day for Good', segnando un aumento del 4% rispetto al 2022.
Spire (NYSE: SR) ha sido nombrada una de las 'Empresas más Responsables de América' por Newsweek por sexto año consecutivo, clasificándose en el puesto 252 entre 600 empresas, subiendo desde el puesto 483 del año pasado. Este reconocimiento destaca el desempeño de Spire en responsabilidad ambiental, social y gobernanza corporativa.
Los logros clave incluyen: una reducción del 4,7% en las emisiones de CO2e en 2023 en comparación con 2022, una disminución de las emisiones de metano de las utilidades de gas de más del 51% desde 2005 y un compromiso con la neutralidad de carbono para mediados de siglo. La empresa invirtió más de $2,1 millones a través de su iniciativa Spire Serves en el año fiscal 2023, con una inversión social total que superó los $6,2 millones. Además, más de 1,500 empleados participaron en el programa de voluntariado 'Day for Good', marcando un aumento del 4% con respecto a 2022.
Spire (NYSE: SR)는 Newsweek에서 '미국의 가장 책임감 있는 기업' 중 하나로 선정되어 여섯 번째 연속으로 600개 기업 중 252위에 올랐으며, 작년 483위에서 상승했습니다. 이 인식은 Spire의 환경, 사회적 책임 및 기업 거버넌스 성과를 강조합니다.
주요 성과로는 2022년에 비해 2023년 CO2e 배출량을 4.7% 감소시키고, 2005년 이후 가스 유틸리티의 메탄 배출량을 51% 이상 줄이며, 중반 세기까지 탄소 중립을 목표로 하는 것이 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 2023 회계연도에 Spire Serves 이니셔티브를 통해 210만 달러 이상을 투자했으며, 총 사회 투자액은 620만 달러를 초과했습니다. 또한, 1,500명 이상의 직원이 'Day for Good' 자원봉사 프로그램에 참여하여 2022년 대비 4% 증가했습니다.
Spire (NYSE: SR) a été désignée comme l'une des 'Entreprises les Plus Responsables d'Amérique' par Newsweek pour la sixième année consécutive, se classant au 252ème rang parmi 600 entreprises, en hausse par rapport au 483ème rang de l'année dernière. Cette reconnaissance souligne la performance de Spire en matière de durabilité environnementale, de responsabilité sociale et de gouvernance d'entreprise.
Parmi les réalisations clés, on note : une réduction des émissions de CO2e de 4,7% en 2023 par rapport à 2022, une diminution des émissions de méthane des services gaziers de plus de 51% depuis 2005, et un engagement pour la neutralité carbone d'ici le milieu du siècle. L'entreprise a investi plus de 2,1 millions de dollars par le biais de son initiative Spire Serves pour l'exercice 2023, avec un investissement social total dépassant les 6,2 millions de dollars. De plus, plus de 1 500 employés ont participé au programme de bénévolat 'Day for Good', marquant une augmentation de 4% par rapport à 2022.
Spire (NYSE: SR) wurde von Newsweek zum sechsten Mal in Folge als eines der 'Verantwortungsvollsten Unternehmen Amerikas' ausgezeichnet und belegte den 252. Platz unter 600 Unternehmen, ein Anstieg von 483 im vergangenen Jahr. Diese Anerkennung hebt die Leistungen von Spire in den Bereichen Umwelt, soziale Verantwortung und Unternehmensführung hervor.
Wesentliche Erfolge sind: eine Reduzierung der CO2e-Emissionen um 4,7% im Jahr 2023 im Vergleich zu 2022, eine Verringerung der Methanemissionen aus Gasversorgungsunternehmen um über 51% seit 2005 und das Ziel der Kohlenstoffneutralität bis zur Mitte des Jahrhunderts. Das Unternehmen investierte über 2,1 Millionen US-Dollar durch die Initiative Spire Serves im Geschäftsjahr 2023, mit einem gesamten sozialen Investitionsvolumen von über 6,2 Millionen US-Dollar. Darüber hinaus nahmen über 1.500 Mitarbeiter am Freiwilligenprogramm 'Day for Good' teil, was einen Anstieg von 4% im Vergleich zu 2022 darstellt.
- Significant improvement in Newsweek ranking from 483 to 252
- 4.7% reduction in CO2e emissions (2023 vs 2022)
- 51% reduction in methane emissions since 2005
- 4% increase in employee volunteer participation
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For sixth consecutive year, Spire is recognized for strong performance in the areas of environment, social responsibility and corporate governance.
In new rankings, unveiled Dec. 4 by Newsweek, Spire is listed at 252 among the top 600 companies across
"At Spire, we work hard every day to safely provide reliable and efficient energy for our customers – and make a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve," said Steve Lindsey, Spire president and chief executive officer. "We're honored to be recognized once again by Newsweek for these efforts."
The Newsweek annual rankings are selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability reports. In addition, an independent survey was conducted to evaluate companies' reputations by asking consumers about their perception of activities related to corporate social responsibility. Among highlights from Spire's 2023 Sustainability Report:
Environmental commitment
Spire remains committed to being a carbon neutral company by midcentury and named its first vice president of sustainability. In addition, the company established a sustainability council to ensure alignment and coordination of sustainability initiatives across the company. In 2023, Spire reduced its CO2e emissions by
Spire Serves
Through its Spire Serves initiative, Spire supported numerous organizations across
Day for Good
Spire continues to see growth in its "Day for Good" initiative, giving employees the opportunity to spend a paid day volunteering at an organization of their choice. In FY 2023, more than 1,500 employees volunteered at 159 community organizations across
For more about the Newsweek rankings and to view the full list, click here.
About Spire
At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us one of the largest publicly traded natural gas companies in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving
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