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Southern Company, a leading provider in the transmission services of electricity, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily across the southeastern region. Founded in 1925, the company has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
With a commitment to innovation, Southern Company offers a range of services that include renewable energy solutions and advanced grid technologies, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the largest solar energy portfolios in the nation, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in sustainable energy practices.
Recognised for its reliability and customer service, Southern Company continues to lead the way in the energy industry, striving to meet the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong focus on environmental stewardship.
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Southern’s score of 27 is lower than 44% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electricity Transmission is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Electricity Transmission industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Southern, a US-based transmission services of electricity provider, reported its most recent Scope 1 emissions at approximately 83 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This follows about 79 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions for 2024.
In 2023, Southern's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 79.26 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 280.61 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 35.82 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 84.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were about 200 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached roughly 38.5 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 20.2 billion kg CO2e from use of sold products and around 15.9 billion kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.
Southern has set an interim goal to achieve a 50% reduction in all-scopes GHG emissions by 2030, compared to 2007 levels. This target is expected to be consistently met as early as 2025. The company also has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2050. These goals encompass enterprise-wide Scope 1 emissions from their electric and natural gas operations. Southern has specifically reaffirmed an intermediate goal of a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from 2007 levels by 2030.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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