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 44 is higher than 97% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 161,000 kg CO2e, with 80,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Additionally, Southern Company has established a medium-term goal to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, using 2007 as the baseline year. Historically, Southern's emissions have seen significant fluctuations. In 2007, the company emitted about 157,000,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 sources. By 2019, emissions had decreased to approximately 88,193,823,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, alongside 20,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 38,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This trend indicates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint over time. Southern Company’s long-term strategy encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability and climate action. The company continues to focus on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions while transitioning towards cleaner energy sources.
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| 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 | 00,000 |
| 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 | 00,000 |
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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 committed to some 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.
