Southern Power received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. Among other requirements, this means the company has a written policy pledging to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies (1)(2). However, the company has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious beliefs or political views. 

Southern Power does not appear to discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving (1). The company focuses on funding organizations that support, “arts and culture, health and human services, civic and community projects, safety, education and the environment” (2).

Southern Company does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (1).

Southern Company’s CEO is a member of the Business Roundtable and signed its 2019 Statement on the Purpose of Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism over traditional obligations to shareholders and customers (1)(2).The company’s Pride Month Spotlight advocates for LGBTQ causes and highlights its unconscious and inclusive bias training required for all employees (3). Southern Power commits to being an “anti-racist” company (4).

Southern Company has a perfect score on the HRC’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This score indicates the company covers the cost of “medically necessary transition-related care” for its employees and their children (1)(2). The company has donated to Planned Parenthood and donated $200 million to racial equity and social justice causes, including $50 million to a net zero carbon future (3)(4).

Southern Company has not used its PAC donations for ideological purposes but has lobbied for ideological purposes (1)(2)(3).