Southern Company recognizes the value our investors and stakeholders place on transparency, and we are committed to continued enhancements. Our ongoing conversations with investors and stakeholders help to inform our disclosures and ensure we are providing meaningful information. In 2023, Southern Company was rated as a Top 20 company for transparency in Labrador’s U.S. Transparency Awards. In 2021, Southern Company was named the top company for environmental, social and governance by DiversityInc.
Our Sustainability Summary highlights Southern Company’s five sustainability pillars: Serve Our Customers, Advance Clean Energy, Lead Through Innovation, Invest in Our People and Elevate Our Communities. The Sustainability Summary is a short-form report and road map for stakeholders who want to learn more about our sustainability efforts and is intended to complement the sustainability section of our website.
Data relating to environment, human capital, and operations is of increasing importance to our stakeholders. We continue to evaluate and enhance our reporting in response to investor feedback. Additional quantitative and qualitative information is available in our reports that are posted on our website.