Southern Company once again earns top 20 national ranking of Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, marking seven consecutive years of recognition

Southern Company ranks No.1 for Black executives

Southern Company has been named among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, moving up to number 19 on its 2022 list.

This is the seventh consecutive year Southern Company has been recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity, and for its efforts to hire, retain and promote women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ and veterans. Southern Company has moved up 27 spots on the list over that period.

“Our people are the power of Southern Company,” said Sloane Drake, Southern Company senior vice president of Human Resources. “Their energy enables us to build a brighter future for our customers and the communities we call home. We drive results by valuing different opinions, backgrounds and experiences, and by welcoming diverse points of view. We celebrate our progress and are committed to a diverse and inclusive organization.”

In addition to its overall ranking, Southern Company was recognized on five other specialty lists

• No. 1 - Top Company for Black Executives
• No. 4 - Top Company for Supplier Diversity
• No. 7 - Top Company for Veterans
• No. 8 - Top Company for Executive Diversity Councils
• No. 33 - Top Company for Environmental, Social and Governance

These rankings are based on 2021 company-submitted data in six key areas: 1) leadership accountability, 2) human capital diversity metrics, 3) talent programs, 4) workforce practices, 5) supplier diversity and 6) philanthropy. 

View the entire Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.