ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company ranks as the No. 1 most-admired
electric and gas utility worldwide according to Fortune magazine's
World's Most Admired Companies list for 2024. A ranking of the
world's most respected and reputable companies, the list is based
on a survey of more than 3,700 executives, directors and financial
analysts.
"It is an honor to be named the most-admired electric and gas
utility by Fortune magazine," said Chris
Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company.
"This ranking is a recognition of the 27,000 Southern Company
system employees who provide exceptional service each day as we
deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy solutions for
the benefit of our customers and communities."
In determining the list, Fortune collaborated with
organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry on this survey of
corporate reputation. They began with a universe of an estimated
1,500 candidates: the 1,000 largest U.S. companies by revenue,
along with non-U.S. companies in Fortune's Global 500 database that
have revenues of $10 billion or
more.
To determine the best-regarded companies in 52 industries,
Korn Ferry asked executives,
directors and analysts to rate enterprises in their own industry on
nine criteria, ranging from investment value and quality of
management and products to social responsibility and ability to
attract talent. A company's score must rank in the top half of its
industry survey to be listed.
More details about the 2024 World's Most Admired Companies
list are available on Fortune's website.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is
a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the
Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing
clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service
is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in
three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a
competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy
distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics
network and telecommunications services. Through an
industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and
sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and
communities' needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse
gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the
needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are
the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into
economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our
corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company
national awards and recognition from numerous organizations,
including Forbes, The Military Times, DiversityInc, Black
Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To
learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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