Southern
Southern Company, a leading energy provider headquartered in the United States, has been a cornerstone of the energy industry since its founding in 1945. With a strong presence across the Southeastern region, including states like Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, the company operates in the electric utility sector, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, Southern Company offers a diverse range of services, including renewable energy solutions and natural gas distribution. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the development of advanced energy technologies and a robust portfolio of clean energy projects. As a market leader, Southern Company is recognised for its dedication to sustainability and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the evolving energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Southern's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Southern's score of 26 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Southern's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Southern Company reported approximately 79,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 200,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 85,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the years, Southern Company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with Scope 1 emissions dropping from about 157,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2007 to the latest figure. In 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 82,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 34,800,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 18,400,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Southern Company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, Southern Company is making progress in reducing its carbon footprint, but further transparency and commitment to specific targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 157,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Southern is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
