Report details continued progress in reducing emissions, supporting communities and enhancing governance
While Spire continues to safely deliver affordable, reliable and efficient energy to more than 1.7 million homes and businesses, the company's sustainability efforts continue to earn national recognition. In 2024, Newsweek ranked Spire as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for the fifth year in a row.
"I'm proud to lead Spire and our talented team of employees, who show time and again their dedication to serving our customers in ways that move our sustainability initiatives forward," said
Highlights of the report include:
Environment. Spire continues to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from operations through infrastructure upgrades, fleet and facilities improvements, as well as additional emissions reduction strategies.
The company made continued progress toward this goal in 2023 as Spire:
- Continued a reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions across the company, reporting a 17,243 metric ton CO2e reduction, or 4.7%, from 2022 levels
- Replaced more than 173 additional miles of aging infrastructure, which achieved a 13% leak reduction per 1,000 system miles of distribution pipelines compared to 2022 levels
Safety. Safety is a core value at Spire, with the safety and well-being of employees, customers and communities one of the company's greatest responsibilities. Among highlights, Spire:
- Decreased the company's motor vehicle accident rate by 8% from CY22
- Introduced in-cab audio alerts on all company vehicles to enhance safe driving practices
- Hosted the 10th annual Safety Management Summit, providing an opportunity for leaders, frontline workers and safety professionals across the company to share best practices and expand their learning, with the goal of providing a safer workplace for all Spire employees
People. The strength of Spire's business is rooted in the nearly 3,600 employees who dedicate their time, talent and passion to serving customers every day while striving to foster a safe and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong.
In addition, Spire continues to advance communities through charitable donations and economic development investments, as well as sponsorships and memberships in organizations that align with the company's values and business strategy. In FY23, Spire:
- Connected customers with more than
$33 million in federal, state and Spire energy assistance funding while committing$1 million in additional customer assistance funding inMissouri - Donated more than
$6.2 million to support communities, with employees dedicating more than 14,000 volunteer hours, an increase of 6% over FY22 levels - Continued developing and maintaining a strong workforce – increasing the percentage of racially diverse employees by 4% over FY22, introducing a parental leave policy and developing an enhanced succession planning framework for director-level employees
Governance. Spire's strong financial and operational performance results are rooted in effective corporate governance practices, overseen by the board of directors. Among highlights:
- Appointed three new directors to the board, including one female director
- Named Spire's first vice president of sustainability
- Established a
Sustainability Council to ensure alignment and coordination of sustainability initiatives across the company
Spire's complete Sustainability Report can be accessed at spireenergy.com/sustainability.
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