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Alliant Energy announces accelerated sustainability goals in new Corporate Responsibility Report
Report highlights purpose-driven strategy to serve customers, build strong communities MADISON, Wis., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Alliant Energy
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[{"type":"text","content":"Report highlights purpose-driven strategy to serve customers, build strong communities\nMADISON, Wis., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Alliant Energy releases their 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) highlighting their purpose-driven strategy. The company’s purpose, to serve customers and build stronger communities, is supported by accelerating their sustainability goals and investing in the communities they serve.\n Alliant Energy’s new report highlights all aspects of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance programs. It also includes a new aspiration for Alliant Energy to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050 from electricity the company generates and a new goal of eliminating all coal from its generation fleet by 2040. These goals are part of the company’s Clean Energy Vision, which is highlighted in the report. In addition to highlighting the company’s environmental commitments, this year’s report also takes a broader look at Alliant Energy’s social responsibilities. This includes taking actions to help build equitable, respectful and resilient communities that are filled with opportunity. It includes investing in community programs that focus on social justice, education and housing, and creating a more diverse workforce where employees use their unique backgrounds, talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. “It’s all part of our broader corporate and social responsibility efforts, which are guided by our strategy and designed to deliver on our purpose – to serve customers and build stronger communities,” said Alliant Energy Chairman, President and CEO John Larsen. “By accelerating our Clean Energy Vision, we are supporting the economic development of the communities we serve and contributing to a healthier environment.” The company’s Clean Energy Vision now includes the following accelerated goals: By 2030, achieving a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions – up from its prior goal of 40%.By 2040, eliminating all coal from its generation fleet – 10 years faster than the previous target.By 2050, meeting a new aspirational goal of net-zero CO2 emissions from electricity the company generates. As part of its ongoing commitment, Alliant Energy continues exploring opportunities to fully remove its CO2 emissions from the environment. This path will be guided by future economic deve...