Duke Energy named to top sustainability index for 12th straight year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Continuing to build on a smarter and more sustainable energy future, Duke Energy today was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 12th consecutive year.
In the electric utility sector, 17 North American companies were evaluated for the index, and five were selected.
“Being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 12 straight years clearly reflects Duke Energy’s commitment to operating the right way for all stakeholders – especially our customers and communities” said Cari Boyce, Duke Energy’s senior vice president, stakeholder strategy and sustainability, and President, Duke Energy Foundation. “This recognition also reflects the hard work of our 29,000 employees, who strive to improve our business every day.”
Since 1999, the DJSI has evaluated the sustainability of leading companies worldwide.
In selecting the top performers in each business sector, the DJSI reviews companies on several general and industry-specific topics related to economic, environmental and social dimensions.
Among them: Corporate governance, innovation management, environmental policy, climate strategy, and corporate citizenship.
The index is compiled annually by S&P Dow Jones and Zurich-based RobecoSAM (Sustainable Asset Management). More information is available at www.sustainability-index.com.
Duke Energy publishes an annual Sustainability Report that summarizes its efforts to advance energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, reduce emissions and more.
The 2016 report is available online at: sustainabilityreport.duke-energy.com.
Some of the highlights covered:
• Since 2005, Duke Energy’s U.S. carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions decreased by 29 percent, sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions decreased by 94 percent and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions decreased by 70 percent.
• In 2016, Duke Energy continued to grow its renewable generation portfolio, with more than 5,400 megawatts of wind, solar and biomass capacity – owned or under contract.
• Electric customers continue to benefit from rates below the national average in all customer classes and all service areas.
