Global Climate Change

Addressing climate risks and making our energy system sustainable means we must transform the way we operate, and Duke Energy is facing that challenge head on. To continue to power the lives of our customers, support the vitality of communities and exceed your expectations, we need to deliver energy that is cleaner and smarter than ever before.

Duke Energy is committed to the environment and is doing its part to lower the risk of climate change. As one of the nation's largest electricity providers, we are reducing our carbon emissions and investing in resilient infrastructure.

While we've made great progress, we are accelerating our carbon-reduction goals even more to cut our CO₂ emissions by half or more by 2030 and strive to attain net-zero emissions by midcentury.

These steps will enable the appropriate balance between pace and cost, reliability and innovation:

• Collaborate and align with our states and stakeholders.
• Accelerate our transition to cleaner energy solutions.
• Continue to operate our existing carbon-free technologies, including nuclear and renewables.
• Modernize our electric grid.
• Advocate for sound public policy that advances technology and innovation.

We invite you to learn more about our comprehensive approach to tackling climate change.