Duke Energy 2015 Annual Report Download - page 12

\ 10 \ DUKE ENERGY
Lynn J. Good
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Ofcer
March 4, 2016
When residents raised concerns about the siting of
the new transmission line, we paused, listened and
took a closer look. After our engineers recongured
the project, we gained widespread support.
For the 10th consecutive year, Duke Energy was
named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for
North America, one of only four electric utilities in
2015. This index identies top performers in each
business sector based on environmental, economic
and social criteria.
Navigating the road ahead together
As I reect on Duke Energy at this juncture in our
112-year journey, I’m energized by the strategic
challenge and leadership opportunity. We’re serving
a population of 24 million during a period of
transformative change. Our 29,000 employees live
at the intersection of diverse external expectations
for how we operate our business today and what
path and pace we chart for tomorrow.
I see and engage with a wide spectrum of people
with a stake in our company’s success. Our
industrial customers want awless power reliability
at a globally-competitive price. Low- and xed-
income customers worry about any increase in their
monthly bill, while others are willing to pay more for
new, innovative services, and some customers want
only solar or wind energy. State and federal ofcials
view us through their own lens, inuenced by the
characteristics of their jurisdiction. Civic leaders
seek economic development and support for
education. Finally, our shareholders seek attractive,
predictable returns.
I learn from these outside-in perspectives, and
welcome the opportunity to nd common ground
and discuss what Duke Energy is doing to shape
the future and why. Likewise, I populate my
calendar with diverse internal engagements to hear
the views of our leadership teams and front-line
employees. During these informal conversations
and eld visits, we discuss safety (always safety),
customer expectations and operational issues.
We also talk about change in our industry and
our strategic response.
The passion for being part of something big and
important is palpable, and I’m encouraged that
we’re embracing our accountability for performance
today and our shared vision for the future we will
create. Together, we’re navigating a bold journey
to what’s next.
For all the candid feedback, innovative thinking and
heroic commitment, I’m deeply grateful. I’m also
thankful for the invaluable guidance and support
from our actively engaged Board of Directors, and
for the collaborative, forward-thinking leadership
of my senior management team. They make me a
better leader and our company stronger.