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2023 Sustainability Hero
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Spire's sustainability efforts
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At Spire, our goal is to do more with energy. To continue innovating, doing what's right and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our sustainability efforts bring that goal to life.
Environmental highlights
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Reducing leaks
13% leak reduction per 1,000 system miles, compared to 2022 levels
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Reporting on our baseline
Reduced CO2e by 4.7% compared to 2022
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Providing support
Supported environmental efforts in the communities we serve and the places we call home
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Environmental highlights
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Here's a look at how we're working toward our environmental goals.
- Reduced CO2e by 4.7% compared to 2022
- Replaced more than 173 additional miles of aging infrastructure
- Achieved a 13% leak reduction per 1,000 system miles of distribution pipelines compared to 2022 levels
- Established emission reduction strategies that align with our environmental commitment for Scope 1 and 2 emissions
People highlights
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- Increased percentage of racially diverse employees by 4%
- Developed enhanced succession planning framework for director-level employees
- Connected customers with more than $33 million in federal, state and Spire energy assistance funding
- Increased employee volunteer hours by 6% over 2022 levels
- Introduced a Parental Leave policy
- Surveyed more than 18,000 customers about their experience doing business with Spire
- Donated more than $6.2M to support our communities
- Named one of Newsweek's "Most Responsible Companies" for the fifth year in a row
Governance highlights
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- Appointed three new directors to the board, including one female director
- Named our first Vice President of Sustainability
- Established the Sustainability Council to ensure alignment and coordination of sustainability initiatives across the company
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Governance and policy updates
We recently published several governance policies based on our sustainability initiatives.
Board of Directors Succession Planning and Diversity Policy
The Spire Board acknowledges the importance of diversity in its broadest sense in the boardroom as a driver of Board effectiveness.
Human Rights Policy
Spire is committed to respecting human rights in our own operations and complying with the laws of the states in which we do business.
Environmental Policy & Principles
We believe we all have a shared responsibility to care for our planet. As an energy company, we honor that responsibility, operating with environmental safety and sustainability in mind.