ATLANTA, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern
Company (NYSE: SO) today released its annual Corporate
Responsibility Report as part of an ongoing commitment to discuss
environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics in an open and
honest way.
Southern Company's Corporate Responsibility Report for year-end
2018 highlights its efforts to improve the lives of customers and
employees while acting as good stewards of the communities it
serves and delivering value to its stakeholders.
"At Southern Company, we have the privilege of providing the
clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy that millions depend on
to live, work and play," said Tom
Fanning, president, chairman and CEO of Southern
Company.
"We operate every day understanding the responsibility that
comes with our privilege to serve. Our system's thousands of
employees work every day to help protect and conserve our world for
future generations – because it is the right thing to do," Fanning
said.
Beyond sharing ESG progress and milestones achieved, Southern
Company's 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report reflects its
commitment to transparent, open dialogue that enables stakeholders
to more easily understand and monitor its progress.
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.
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