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Southern Co

Common Name
Southern
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
29,502
Ticker
SO
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
The Southern Company is a leading U.S. energy holding company that focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it opera...

Southern's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2025, Southern has disclosed 1 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Southern's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
-50%a
2030
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a. Southern's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Southern's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2025, Southern has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions.a

Does Southern have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2025, Southern has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a

Southern's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 156,603,773.585 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2007.a

As of 2025, Southern is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 94% of the planned reduction.a

Southern's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

200720252030040 M80 M120 M160 MBaselineCurrent (-47%)
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