2021 Transformation Report: Moving to Equity - Flipbook - Page 36
Our Values
For more than a century, Southern Company has been building the future of energy. We deliver the energy
resources and solutions our customers and communities need to drive growth and prosperity. How we do
our work is just as important as what we do. Our uncompromising values are key to our sustained success.
They guide our behavior and ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of all we do. At
Southern Company, Our Values will guide us to make every decision, every day, in the right way.
Safety First
We believe the safety of our employees and customers is paramount. We will perform and
maintain every job, every day, safely.
Unquestionable Trust
Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive our behavior. We keep our promises, and ethical
behavior is our standard.
Superior Performance
We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. We will continue our strong
focus on innovative solutions, improving how we run our business and our commitment to
environmental stewardship.
Total Commitment
We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, our shareholders and our
communities. We fully embrace, respect and value our differences and diversity.
“We will continue to report our progress as we embed DE&I initiatives
across the system to drive sustainable change. Diversity and inclusion are
strengths that unlock our full potential. Developing our organizational
culture and engagement the right way is a business imperative that
facilitates our long-term success.”
- Tom Fanning, Southern Company, chairman, president and CEO
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