Dominion releases annual sustainability, corporate responsibility report

Dominion Energy released its annual Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing its progress and performance in meeting its commitments to environment, social responsibility, and governance.

Among the highlights, the company has seen a 46 percent decrease in carbon emissions between 2005 and 2021 and a 38 percent drop in methane emissions between 2010 and 2021. It has been accelerating toward its goal of net zero carbon emissions. In addition, it spent more than $1 billion with diverse suppliers — including a 24.5 percent increase in one year. Also, it has donated $48.6 million to support social betterment through energy assistance, charitable giving, and support for nonprofits. Further, it has seen a 29 percent decrease in reportable-injury rate since 2017. Also, its residential electric and gas utility rate run below national and regional averages.

“Dominion Energy’s vision of becoming the most sustainable energy company in America inspires us to reach ever higher,” said Robert Blue, Dominion Energy’s chair, president and CEO. “Now more than ever, we are focused on safely providing reliable, affordable energy to those who depend on us. And we are leading the nation’s clean-energy transition as we move closer to Net Zero emissions. We’re continuing to support our communities and increasing diversity while sharpening our focus on equity and inclusion, and we’re embracing change through constant innovation.”

The report also featured updates on a broad range of initiatives, including its efforts to transform the grid to make it more responsive and better able to support intermittent renewables. It is also working toward providing rural broadband service to underserved and unserved communities and continues to make strides in its natural gas pipeline replacement and integrity management programs. Further, it is expanding electric transportation opportunities.

Additionally, Dominion continues to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through signature efforts such as the HBCU Promise and a partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

“This report shows that actions speak louder at Dominion Energy,” Diane Leopold, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said. “We believe in holding ourselves accountable, and publishing this report is one way we do that.”