Duke Energy Corp 2008 SR

The report outlines Duke Energy's progress in 2007 toward its five-year sustainability plan, focusing on innovative products, environmental footprint, workforce, communities, and governance. A major highlight is the "2030 Challenge," an aspiration to cut carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030. The company introduced the "save-a-watt" business model to treat energy efficiency as a "fifth fuel" and filed for regulatory approval in several states. Environmental efforts included acquiring wind assets, progressing on the Edwardsport IGCC plant, and managing significant drought conditions in the Carolinas. The report also notes the company's inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and its commitment to transparency through GRI Application Level B reporting.

Company: Duke Energy Corp

Sector: Utilities

Country: United States

Year: 2008

Type: SR

Pages: 46

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Duke Energy Corp

Duke Energy Corp 2008 Sustainability Report

Sustainability Report

The report outlines Duke Energy's progress in 2007 toward its five-year sustainability plan, focusing on innovative products, environmental footprint, workforce, communities, and governance. A major highlight is the "2030 Challenge," an aspiration to cut carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030. The company introduced the "save-a-watt" business model to treat energy efficiency as a "fifth fuel" and filed for regulatory approval in several states. Environmental efforts included acquiring wind assets, progressing on the Edwardsport IGCC plant, and managing significant drought conditions in the Carolinas. The report also notes the company's inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and its commitment to transparency through GRI Application Level B reporting.

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Document Details

Report Year

2008

Reporting Period

Jan 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007

Fiscal Year

2007

Published

Mar 25, 2008

Type

Sustainability Report

Language

English

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File Size

 

Standards & Assurance

Reporting Standards

Materiality Assessment

Assurance

Other Standards

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Emissions

Scope 1:

Renewable Energy

Total Waste

Women in Management

Workplace Fatalities

Employees