Page 1

In new Corporate Responsibility Report , Alliant Energy announces progress toward Clean Energy Vision 07/20/2021 Report also highlights new 1 million trees planting commitment MADISON , Wis . , July 20 , 2021 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Today , Alliant Energy releases its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report ( CRR ) highlighting advancements in renewable energy and progress on their Clean Energy Vision . The report focuses on the company's Environmental , Social and Governance ( ESG ) programs and their continued emphasis on the communities they serve . When it comes to progress , the company states that successful execution of its strategy has yielded the following achievements : . • 42 % CO2 reduction since 2005 . 1,100 megawatts ( MW ) of coal retired with plans of retiring another 1,300 MW by the end of 2024 . 10 % of light - duty fleet vehicles are electric . 66 % water reduction since 2005 . " We take great pride in advancing a more sustainable future through our purpose - driven strategy to serve customers and build stronger communities , " said Alliant Energy Chair , President and CEO John Larsen . " It's one of the many reasons I am pleased to announce our plan to add more than one million trees to our service areas over the next decade , in honor of our customers . " To achieve this goal , Alliant Energy will partner with organizations and communities throughout Iowa and Wisconsin in support of public forest restoration and preservation , urban forestry projects and other tree planting efforts . The new tree planting initiative is in addition to plans to expand solar energy generation and build out the connected energy network while focusing on building a stronger , more diverse energy grid . Collectively , these initiatives are positioning Alliant Energy to achieve their sustainability goals , which include eliminating all coal from their generation fleet by 2040 and achieving net - zero carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity they generate by 2050. These goals are part of Alliant Energy's Clean Energy Blueprint , the company's roadmap to a cleaner , more reliable and resilient energy generation future . Alliant Energy places equal importance on thoughtfully addressing the social needs of the communities it proudly serves . Guided by their Care for others value , workplace diversity , equality and inclusion initiatives continue to be a cornerstone of the company's focus . The company has six Employee Resource Groups dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and a sense of belonging for employees . Additionally , they have expanded their pre - apprenticeship learning and , and increased their investment in science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( STEM ) and early careers programs . In the past year , Alliant Energy has been named to : . Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index which highlights fewer than 400 companies from around the world for their commitment to supporting gender equality in the workplace . • Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies list and ranked number 12 for its social responsibility efforts . . Corporate Equality Index , for the fourth year in a row ; issued by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation , Alliant Energy earned a perfect score in 2020 . • Site Selection Magazine's list as a Top Utility in Economic Development ; only 20 businesses nationwide are selected for the list based on contributions to community development , job creation and collaboration with institutions of higher learning . Additionally , the report provides extensive ESG performance data and information aligned with voluntary sustainability frameworks including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , Taskforce for Climate - related Financial Disclosures and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board . The Alliant Energy Corporate Responsibility Report can be accessed at . Media contact : Melissa McCarville ( 319 ) 786-4169 | Investor Relations contact : Zac Fields ( 319 ) 786-8146 | Alliant Energy Corporation ( NASDAQ : LNT ) provides regulated energy service to 975,000 electric and 420,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin . Alliant Energy's mission is to deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on - safely , efficiently and responsibly . Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company are Alliant Energy's two public energy companies . Alliant Energy is a component of the Nasdaq CRD Sustainability Index , Bloomberg's 2020 Gender - Equality Index , and the S & P 500. For more information , visit and follow us on ,, and . This press release includes forward - looking statements . These statements can be identified because they include words such as " plans , " " will , " " target , " " goals , " or other words or expressions of similar import . Similarly , statements that describe future plans or strategies , the tree planting initiative , our clean energy vision ,