Southern Co 2024 SR
The report highlights Southern Company's progress toward its net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions goal by 2050, achieving a 49% reduction since 2007. Key milestones in 2024 included the completion of Vogtle Unit 4, making Plant Vogtle the nation's largest clean energy generator, and responding to the catastrophic Hurricane Helene. The company projected significant annual sales growth of 8% through 2029, driven by large-load customers like data centers. It also advanced its clean energy portfolio, reaching 12,500 MW of renewable and energy storage capacity, with plans to reach 20,000 MW by the mid-2030s.
Company: Southern Co
Sector: Utilities
Country: United States
Year: 2024
Type: SR
Pages: 29
Southern Co
Sustainability Summary
The report highlights Southern Company's progress toward its net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions goal by 2050, achieving a 49% reduction since 2007. Key milestones in 2024 included the completion of Vogtle Unit 4, making Plant Vogtle the nation's largest clean energy generator, and responding to the catastrophic Hurricane Helene. The company projected significant annual sales growth of 8% through 2029, driven by large-load customers like data centers. It also advanced its clean energy portfolio, reaching 12,500 MW of renewable and energy storage capacity, with plans to reach 20,000 MW by the mid-2030s.
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Document Details
Report Year
2024
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
Fiscal Year
2024
Published
Sep 1, 2025
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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