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
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Industry Benchmark
Southern's score of 31 is higher than 94% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 79,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and 200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources. This marks a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to previous years, where emissions were about 85,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 82,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, Southern Company has reported emissions across multiple scopes, including Scope 1 emissions of about 101,200,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 37,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. While Southern Company has not set formal reduction targets through initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), it continues to engage in sustainability practices aimed at minimising its environmental impact. The company’s focus on reducing emissions aligns with broader industry trends towards sustainability and climate responsibility.
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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 | 00,000,000,000 | 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.
