Southern Company Gas 2022 Sustainability Executive Summary Final 4.19.23 - Flipbook - Page 7
Key Sustainability Priorities
Air Quality
Priority Descriptions
Environmental and human health benefits and impacts from air emissions produced through company
operations, products, services and end uses
Clean Energy
Facilitation of decarbonization through emissions reductions efforts and investment and deployment of low and
zero-carbon resources and solutions, including energy efficiency, low and zero-carbon fuels and other solutions
Climate Change Impacts
Operational and planning impacts resulting from changes in the climate and mitigation provided through
company operations and services
Community Vitality
Prosperity, betterment and involvement in communities served or impacted by company operations
Customer Engagement
Interaction with customers through evolving services, technologies, communication and education
Cyber and Physical Security
Protection of facilities, systems, infrastructure and customer and company information from digital and physical
threats
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A company culture that embraces, motivates, promotes and supports social justice and diversity, equity and
inclusion across its workforce, suppliers, board of directors and other partners in our community
Energy Affordability
Affordability and availability of energy services for all customers, especially the most burdened, accounting for
the value and services delivered
Energy Reliability and Resiliency
Effectiveness of operational infrastructure and processes to ensure dependable delivery of energy for customers
and timely, safe recovery from disruptive events
Financial Performance
Short and long-term financial performance
Governance
Business systems and processes and senior leadership that identify and manage internal and external risks and
enable accountability and effectiveness of company activities
Human Rights
Transparency and improvement of human rights practices including, but not limited to, fair treatment, forced
labor, child labor and freedom of association
Innovation
Technology, process or business model advancements that transform the value proposition and differentiation
of a process, product or service offering
Just Transition
Equitable access for workers and communities to the benefits and protection from the risks associated with
decarbonization of the economy
Public Policy Engagement
Ethical engagement with local, state and federal regulators and elected officials consistent with business
strategies and priorities
Safety and Health
Safety, health and well-being of employees, contractors, customers and the public
Stakeholder Relationships
Trust-based and transparent relations with all stakeholders
Supply Chain
Sourcing and supporting diverse suppliers and suppliers’ economic, environmental and social performance and
resilience from disruptive events
Waste
Generation and management of waste, including the beneficial use of waste for production of renewable natural gas
Water & Ecosystems
Protection of water resources, natural habitats and the species that depend on them
Workforce Development
Hiring, training, mentoring, engaging and retaining appropriately skilled and experienced workers that reflect the
diverse communities we serve
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