Duke Energy Named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies, Putting Customers and Employees at the Heart of its Clean Energy Transition

The Greater Indiana team would like to congratulate our friends at Duke Energy, who have secured their position as one of America’s Most JUST Companies for the second consecutive year, climbing to the 57th spot from 79th in 2023. The JUST 100 ranking recognizes corporations that excel in areas crucial for defining just business behavior. Duke Energy’s commitment to community well-being, sustainability, and clean energy has contributed to this recognition. Its recent performance highlights highlight the company’s investment of $145 billion over the next decade to support clean energy infrastructure, workforce diversity goals, and a just transition approach as it retires coal by 2035. Duke Energy aims for at least a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 as part of its aggressive clean energy strategy.

Duke Energy is intensifying its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote electric vehicles (EVs) across its fleet. The company aims to convert 100% of nearly 4,000 light-duty vehicles to electric and 50% of its combined fleet of medium-duty, heavy-duty, and off-road vehicles to EVs, plug-in hybrids, or other zero-carbon alternatives by 2030. Duke Energy plans to electrify its workplace by installing numerous EV chargers, encouraging employee EV adoption, and showcasing leadership in sustainability. The company is also introducing residential programs, such as the Charger Solution and Off-Peak Charging Credit, and business programs, like Charger Solution, Commercial Charger Rebate, and Fleet Electrification Advisory Service. Additionally, Duke Energy will deploy 34 fast chargers across Indiana to bolster EV infrastructure and support market growth. These initiatives align with a larger statewide effort, partially funded by the Indiana Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Trust, to install 61 new EV charging locations and create a robust EV network in Indiana.

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