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.
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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
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Industry Benchmark
Southern's score of 51 is higher than 96% 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 total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 79,000,000,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 80,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The emissions for 2022 included about 85,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 38,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Southern Company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2007 levels by 2030. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has established a long-term goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. These commitments reflect Southern Company's strategic focus on transitioning its coal fleet, utilising natural gas responsibly, expanding its portfolio of zero-carbon resources, and enhancing energy efficiency initiatives. The company is actively working towards these goals, with expectations to achieve the interim 50% reduction as early as 2025. Southern Company is also involved in initiatives to standardise methane emissions measurement, which will support its net-zero objectives across the natural gas value chain.
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| 2007 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
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Southern is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
