Sustainability
Ameren has set ambitious goals to guide us on our path to a sustainable energy future. We strive to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.
Targeting Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2045
We invite you to explore our sustainability content on this website and our Data, Reports, and Policies. This information has been gathered to provide transparency and further insight on how Ameren is working to achieve our goals and lead the way to a more sustainable energy future.
*Three-year average CO2 emissions for 2021, 2022 and 2023. Ameren's goals encompass both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions including other greenhouse gas emissions of methane, nitrous oxide, and sulfur hexafluoride.
Environmental Stewardship
Operating to reduce emissions and waste and preserve natural resources while providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric and natural gas services. We are specifically focused on the following areas: climate change; environmental compliance; emissions reductions; waste management; and water management.
Air, Water & Climate
Learn about the work to reduce emissions, reduce water use and reach net-zero by 2045.
Biodiversity & Conservation
Ameren’s biodiversity policy and programs help us minimize our impacts on wildlife.
Energy Efficiency & Energy Assistance
We’re providing programs and initiatives to reward customers for being smart with their energy.
Waste Management & Site Closures
We work with state and federal agencies to remediate sites with land rehabilitation in mind and are closing all legacy ash basins.
Social Impact
Placing people at the center of everything we do by supporting customers, empowering co-workers and enabling more sustainable communities.
Governance
Execute policies and principles around our risk management and strategic planning frameworks, as well as providing strong oversight. This includes considerations such as board and committee-level oversight; compensation; ethics and compliance; enterprise risk; management-level oversight and accountability; and regulatory and legislative engagement.
Sustainable Growth
Delivering superior and sustainable long-term value to our customers, the communities we serve, our shareholders and the environment.