Southern Sustainability Profile
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 73 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Southern's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Southern Company reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 79,253,082,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 258,457,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 34,242,865,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 3 emissions from 2023, where they were about 35,818,986,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2007 levels by 2030, encompassing all scopes of emissions. Southern Company has reaffirmed its commitment to this target, which is part of its broader strategy to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050. The company aims to achieve this through a transition away from coal, increased use of natural gas, and investment in zero-carbon resources and clean energy technologies. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are reported directly by Southern Company. The company has disclosed emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments.
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| 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 157,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Southern's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Southern has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
