We’re working to increase the number of women in STEM careers. In the UK, Western Power Distribution is a member of WISE, an organization working to bring gender balance to the classroom and boardroom.
The corporate sustainability committee, which includes senior leaders throughout the corporation and its business units, is responsible for developing sustainability strategy, providing oversight and establishing the priorities and performance metrics.
The sustainability strategy, commitments and priorities are reviewed by the corporate leadership council and presented to the board of directors. PPL’s Board of Directors has designated its Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee with oversight of PPL’s practices and positions to further ESG performance and sustainability.
Create extraordinary shareowner value
Create long-term value for shareowners through fiscal discipline, continuous improvement, environmental stewardship and enduring strategic investments
Drive best-in-sector operational performance
Excel in safety, reliability, customer responsiveness and energy efficiency while maintaining a culture that fosters innovation
Advance a cleaner energy future
Encourage responsible stewardship in partnership with our customers and stakeholders to have a sustainable environmental impact
Build tomorrow’s energy infrastructure
Invest in tomorrow’s energy infrastructure by developing a reliable, resilient and efficient grid that fosters continued progress and a cleaner energy future
Exceed customer expectations
Provide safe, reliable and environmentally responsible energy at the lowest reasonable cost
Strengthen communities
Empower the success of future generations by helping to build strong communities today
Foster an exceptional workplace
Cultivate success by energizing an inclusive, respectful and diverse workplace that rewards performance, enables professional development, encourages employee engagement and enables employees to achieve their full potential
Download the 2018 Sustainability Report
PPL Corporation’s Sustainability Report highlights the company’s ongoing initiatives to advance a sustainable energy future for the communities, customers and stakeholders it serves.
Commitments in Action
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Powering economic development in Kentucky
Empowering communities that thrive and succeed is important to us. In Kentucky, @LGEKU efforts have contributed to the growth of business and jobs in the areas they serve.
Energy efficiency programs help small businesses save big
Since 2009, more than 100,000 small businesses have participated in PPL Electric Utilities energy efficiency programs and together they saved almost 1.3M MWh of energy.
Laying the foundation of future energy networks
The way energy is generated and consumed is changing and we’re part of the action. Western Power Distribution is participating in a community energy project that will help us understand future energy networks.
Powering pollinator research
Birds do it and bees do it. Oh, and butterflies, too. Pollination that is. We’re helping provide pollinator-friendly habitats and protect our power lines at the same time.
Customers seeing benefits from distribution automation
LG&E’s and KU’s investments in distribution automation have helped prevent more than 16,000 electric service interruptions for customers