2023 Moving to Equity Report - Report - Page 4
From 2020 to the Present
Our Moving to Equity Journey
In 2020 building upon years of dedicated work in diversity and inclusion, Southern Company
moved Boldly Forward on a transformative journey called Moving to Equity. With a focus on
advancing equity and social justice, we committed ourselves to fostering a workplace and
communities where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and engaged.
CONTINUOUS
LEARNING
OUR COMMITMENTS,
S U S TA I N A B L E &
A C C O U N TA B L E
Individual learning,
behavior change and
listening to each other
Structural improvement
opportunities prioritized,
enacted and tracked
Listening, learning and understanding
We began by listening to our employees through
candid conversations, in small and large groups,
that acknowledged the cumulative effects of
racism, discrimination, bias and barriers in society.
This phase raised awareness, identified opportunities
for improvement and fostered an environment of
listening, learning and understanding.
Defining action
Following a period of self-reflection and learning,
we translated our insights into concrete actions.
To guide our work and impact, we created five
commitment areas we call pillars: Talent; Work
Environment; Supplier Inclusion; Civic Engagement;
and Community Investment and Social Justice.
Holding ourselves accountable
Accountability starts from within which is why
we assembled a team of dedicated senior leaders,
subject matter experts and business unit champions
who collaborate with our DE&I (diversity, equity and
inclusion) councils and employee networks to drive
organic and sustainable change. We intentionally
formed this structure to help ensure we have
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ongoing leadership and employee involvement
and buy-in across the Southern Company system,
emphasizing accountability and shared responsibility.
Measuring progress
To effectively track and monitor our progress,
we established key metrics that quantify our
impact and highlight areas for improvement.
Robust controls and governance processes
were implemented to help ensure accuracy and
completeness of the data we report. We remain
committed to reporting additional benchmarks
as we continue learning and evolving.
Moving Boldly Forward
The essence of our Moving to Equity journey lies
in enacting sustained change. We believe we reach
our highest potential by cultivating an environment
where everyone feels like they belong. That’s why
we build a foundation rooted in the transformative
power of listening and learning – it continually
molds our perspective, clarifies the obstacles we face
and illuminates our path forward to a more equitable
future. To follow our journey, visit southerncompany.
com/boldlyforward.
