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From its base on the shores of Lake Michigan, \u00a0WEC Energy Group is rapidly moving towards a bright, sustainable future. WEC Energy Group didn\u2019t simply adopt ESG goals, it fixed them firmly at the core of its operations in America\u2019s heartland. The company, founded in 1896 as the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company, is now one of the \u00a0largest electricity generation and natural gas companies in the United States, providing energy to some 4.6 million customers across the Midwest. The company is committed to cleaner energy and recognises the reduction of emissions as an essential part of its strategy. WEC Energy Group plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60 percent by 2025, 80 percent by the end of 2030 \u2014 and to make its electric generation fleet carbon-neutral by 2050. The group also plans to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas distribution system by the end of 2030. In 2019, WEC announced a new ESG strategy. The $16bn plan, the largest five-year capital plan in the company\u2019s history, includes new investment in solar, wind, battery storage and efficient natural gas generation. It is expected to cut emissions while maintaining reliability and delivering savings to customers. In 2020, it was named one of America\u2019s most responsible companies. WEC Energy Group\u2019s focus is on investing in cost-effective renewables, while retiring less efficient fossil fuel units and improving its natural gas distribution system. The judging panel recognises WEC\u2019s commitment to ESG goals, and is pleased to present the 2021 award: Best ESG Growth Strategy (United States).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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