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While Atlanta is our home, we bring energy to homes and businesses across the country. We’ve made our name as a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. We’re always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry—from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables —help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide.
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    Building the future of energy is a big mission, and we’re honored to take it on. Our values set us apart, and they make us who we are.
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    At Southern Company, our total rewards play an important part in who we are as a company and how we attract, engage and retain the best talent.
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    We’re recognized as a leader in our space for the strides we make in advancing sustainable energy.
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How are you preparing for tomorrow?

Southern Company has expanded our product offerings to provide energy that is clean, safe, reliable and affordable across the entire portfolio of energy sources.
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    We are developing and deploying resilient, sustainable and economical energy solutions you can depend on – no matter the storm.
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    Southern Company’s electric operating company Georgia Power is currently building the first new nuclear units in the United States in the last three decades.
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Clean Energy at Southern Company

For more than a century, Southern Company has been building the future of energy. We are committed to a clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy future for our customers and communities.
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    Southern Company has set a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The company also has reaffirmed its intermediate goal of a 50% reduction of GHG emissions from 2007 levels by 2030.
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Our mission to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is about more than our bottom line. We’re committed to supporting and improving our communities and environment.
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    Across Southern Company, we are looking to improve relations between all members of the communities where we live and work. As we work to understand the best ways forward, we will continue bold and honest discussions within our company. Please take a moment to complete the questions below. We value your feedback and look forward to hearing from you.
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    Southern Company commits to promote an actively anti-racist culture and to ensure that all groups are well-represented, included and fairly treated within all levels of the organization.
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    Safety is a core value throughout the Southern Company system. Employees routinely work under conditions that require exceptional safety measures and awareness.
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    Across Southern Company, we have never stopped working during the COVID-19 pandemic as we continue to serve our 9 million customers every day.
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Innovation

The future needs of our customers demand a company capable of offering every source of energy. Which is why Southern Company has expanded our product offerings to provide energy that is clean, safe, reliable and affordable across the entire portfolio of energy sources. So no matter how you're preparing for tomorrow, we're already building the future of energy today.

Resilience

We are developing and deploying resilient, sustainable and economical energy solutions you can depend on – no matter the storm.

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Vogtle 3 and 4

Plant Vogtle units 3 & 4 will be the first in the industry to use the Westinghouse AP1000 advanced pressurized water reactor technology. The AP1000 is the safest and most economical nuclear power plant available in the worldwide commercial marketplace.

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Research and Development

For more than five decades, Southern Company’s world-class Research and Development organization has remained at the forefront of innovation. The organization’s research portfolio spans technology development for energy production, delivery and use, and is facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system.

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Sustainable Technologies

We are committed to investing in energy-efficient and low-carbon technologies. Through various partnerships, electrification initiatives and industry-leading research and development, we are delivering clean and resilient solutions that meet the needs of customers’ today and in the future.

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