Duke Energy

Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power companies in the United States. They supply and deliver electricity to approximately 4 million U.S. customers within its regulated jurisdiction.

Throughout the company’s existence, Duke Energy has taken seriously their responsibility to produce and deliver energy that is reliable, affordable and increasingly clean. Not many company’s whose operations rely heavily on natural resources stress the importance of a “triple bottom line” of people, the planet and profits to determine their long-term feasibility as a company.

At Duke Energy, sustainability is more than a word – “It’s the key to our success in the 21^st century.”

For these efforts, Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North American companies in the electric utility sector for four consecutive years.  “Earning a spot on the DJSI is an important achievement for Duke Energy,” said Chairman, President and CEO Jim Rogers. “This recognition confirms we’re headed in the right direction with regard to balancing the needs of our customers, the environment and Duke Energy shareholders.”

Duke Energy publishes an annual Sustainability Report that summarizes its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, develop new technologies for a low-carbon future and operate as a sustainable business. The 2008-2009 report, entitled “Redefining Our Boundaries,” is available online at: http://sustainabilityreport.duke-energy.com/.

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Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: http://www.duke-energy.com/.