When it comes to progress, the company states that successful execution of its strategy has yielded the following achievements:
- 42% CO2 reduction since 2005.
- 1,100 megawatts (MW) of coal retired with plans of retiring another 1,300 MW by the end of 2024.
- 10% of light-duty fleet vehicles are electric.
- 66% water reduction since 2005.
“We take great pride in advancing a more sustainable future through our purpose-driven strategy to serve customers and build stronger communities,” said Alliant Energy Chair, President and CEO
To achieve this goal,
The new tree planting initiative is in addition to plans to expand solar energy generation and build out the connected energy network while focusing on building a stronger, more diverse energy grid.
Collectively, these initiatives are positioning
In the past year,
- Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index which highlights fewer than 400 companies from around the world for their commitment to supporting gender equality in the workplace.
- Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies list and ranked number 12 for its social responsibility efforts.
- Corporate Equality Index, for the fourth year in a row; issued by the
Human Rights Campaign Foundation ,Alliant Energy earned a perfect score in 2020. - Site Selection Magazine’s list as a Top Utility in Economic Development; only 20 businesses nationwide are selected for the list based on contributions to community development, job creation and collaboration with institutions of higher learning.
Additionally, the report provides extensive ESG performance data and information aligned with voluntary sustainability frameworks including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,
The Alliant Energy Corporate Responsibility Report can be accessed at alliantenergy.com/responsibility.
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