Duke Energy
Duke Energy is the largest electric power holding company in the U.S., involved in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
As You Sow has engaged Duke Energy on issues related to coal. Read more about our engagements with Duke below.
STATUS: pending
RESOLVED: Shareholders request that Duke Energy publish a report assessing the public health impacts of its coal use on rates of illness, mortality, and infant death, due to coal related air and water pollution in communities adjacent to Duke’s coal operations, and provide a financial analysis of the cost to the Company of coal-related public health harms, including potential liability and reputational damage. The report should be published by 2019, at reasonable expense, and omit proprietary information.
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Related 2018 Engagements
STATUS: 27.1%
RESOLVED: Shareholders request that Duke Energy publish a report assessing the public health impacts of its coal use on rates of illness, mortality, and infant death, due to coal related air and water pollution in communities adjacent to Duke’s coal operations, and provide a financial analysis of the cost to the Company of coal-related public health harms, including potential liability and reputational damage. The report should be published by 2018, at reasonable expense, and omit proprietary information.
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Related 2017 Engagements
STATUS: 12.0%
Share owners request that the Duke Board of Directors report to shareholders by November 2012, a treasonable cost and omitting proprietary information, on plans to reduce our company’s exposure to coal‐related costs and risks, including progress toward achieving specific goals to minimize commodity risks, emissions other than greenhouse gases, costs of environmental compliance, and construction risks.
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Related 2012 Engagements
STATUS: 08.5%
Shareowners request that Duke Energy’s Board of Directors, at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary information, issue a report by November 2011 on the financial risks of continued reliance on coal contrasted with increased investments in efficiency and cleaner energy, including an assessment of the cumulative costs of environmental compliance for coal plants compared to alternative generating sources.
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Related 2011 Engagements