2023 Moving to Equity Report - Report - Page 7
2023 Moving to Equity Impact
At Southern Company, our unwavering
commitment to equity was the driving
force behind our impactful actions in
2023. Here is an overview of some of our
accomplishments and the strides we
took to support our employees, serve our
customers, elevate our communities and
advance equity.
Talent
» Conducted outreach to Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanicserving associations to broaden our talent pool.
» Implemented innovative technology to enhance
inclusive hiring practices.
» Demonstrated representation increase in 2023
for people of color.
Work Environment
Community Investment and Social Justice
» Initiated a refresh of our core values in 2023,
placing a renewed emphasis on intentional
inclusion and the importance of belonging.
» Invested $201 million in communities since
2020, directing our focus on education, criminal
justice, economic and energy empowerment.
» Experienced a remarkable 45% increase in
membership in employee-led Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion (DE&I) groups since 2022.
» Our dedicated employees generously donated
tens of thousands of hours last year to causes
they are passionate about.
» Over 50% of participants in our leadership
development programs are women and people
of color.
Civic Engagement
» Achieved an impressive 87% employee
satisfaction rating, as revealed by our biennial
Voice of the Employee Survey.
Supplier Inclusion
» Diverse spend reached 29.1% in 2023,
up from 28.5% in 2022.
» Spent $2.5 billion with diverse suppliers.
» Onboarded 57 new diverse suppliers in 2023,
contributing to the expansion of our vendor
collaborative network.
» Sought opportunities to utilize and deploy federal
resources across Southern Company to improve
our service delivery and enrich our communities.
» Engaged in celebratory events and formed
partnerships that actively promote justice
and positive change.
We invite you to explore the full scope of our Moving
to Equity journey and stay connected with our
progress throughout the year at southerncompany.
com/boldlyforward. Together, we continue to forge
a path toward a brighter tomorrow.
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