SOUTHERN CO
For the period ended May 22, 2024. Filed Apr 12, 2024.
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May 22, 2024 · Filed Apr 12, 2024
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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The Southern Company
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Our Company
| Capabilities in · More than | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44,000 MW | 50 States | 9 million | 28,000 | 7 |
| of generating capacity | Customers | Employees | Electric & natural gas utilities | |
Major Subsidiaries
| 1.5 millionelectric utility customers | 2.8 million electric utility customers | 192,000 electric utility customers |
|---|---|---|
| 12,500 MW of wholesale solar, wind, natural gas and clean alternative technology provider in 15 states | 4.4 million natural gas distribution customers across four state-regulated, wholesale and retail energy businesses and gas storage facilities in the U.S. | |
| ►Atlanta Gas Light (GA) ►Chattanooga Gas (TN) | ►Nicor Gas (IL) ►Virginia Natural Gas (VA) | |
| Wireless communications service | A national leader in distributed infrastructure technologies doing business nationwide | An innovative leader among the nation’s nuclear energy industry |
Our Mission
Building the future of energy
For more than a century, we’ve been providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to the customers and communities we’re privileged to serve. Through industry-leading innovation and a commitment to a net-zero future, we’re delivering sustainable and resilient energy solutions that help to drive growth and prosperity.
Our Values
Our Values establish the foundational behaviors that guide how we work and outline how we make decisions and take actions. Our Values reflect how we lead, engage, collaborate and perform as One Team. In 2023, the Company refreshed our Values to truly reflect how we make one another better and deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy solutions for our customers and communities.
At Southern Company, Our Values will guide us to make every decision, every day, in the right way.
Safety First We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
Intentional Inclusion We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits our employees, customers, communities and stockholders.
Act with Integrity We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
Superior Performance We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. We will continue our strong focus on innovative solutions, improving how we run our business and our commitment to environmental stewardship.
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