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DUKE ENERGY 2006 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT 41
Sustainability At Duke Energy
Duke Energy is no newcomer to sustainability. Our commitment
to conduct our business in a way that creates long-term benefits
for our stakeholders, our environment and our company has
been part of our core business philosophy for years. As such,
our approach to sustainability has five focus areas:
Provide innovative products and services for a
carbon-constrained, competitive world.
Why it matters: Our customers want products and services that
keep them competitive regionally and globally, yet respond to
environmental concerns.
Reduce our environmental footprint.
Why it matters: As an energy company, we have a large impact
on the environment and depend on natural resources for much
of our fuel.
Attract and retain a diverse, high-quality work force.
Why it matters: Energy companies will be differentiated by the
quality, creativity and customer focus of their employees.
Help build strong communities.
Why it matters: Our success is linked to the health and prosperity
of the communities we serve.
Be profitable and demonstrate strong governance
and transparency.
Why it matters: Creating shareholder value and earning the trust
and confidence of our many stakeholders keeps us in business.
Duke Energy’s annual and periodic updates on sustainability
performance are available on our Web site at this link:
http://www.duke-energy.com/environment/sustainability.asp.
Products with a Mixed Sources label support the development of
responsible forest management worldwide. The wood comes from
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified well-managed forests,
company-controlled sources and/or recycled material. The recycling
symbol identifies post-consumer recycled content in these products.