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.
Sustainability Report (PDF)
Targeting Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2045

We have aligned all our company’s goals with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (PDF), to demonstrate how we are supporting global sustainability issues and hold ourselves accountable to progress. Ameren can have the biggest impact on the following SDGs: affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; industry, innovation and infrastructure; sustainable cities and communities; and climate action.

We invite you to explore our sustainability content on this website and in our ESG Reporting Library. 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.

Read Our Integrated Resource Plan
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*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.
Emissions, Water & Net-Zero

Biodiversity & Conservation

Ameren’s biodiversity policy and programs help us minimize our impacts on wildlife.
Conservation Efforts

Energy Efficiency & Energy Assistance

We’re providing programs and initiatives to reward customers for being smart with their energy.
Energy Efficiency & Assistance Programs

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.
Waste & Closures
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Social Impact
Placing people at the center of everything we do by supporting customers, empowering co-workers and enabling more sustainable communities.
Our Social Responsibility
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Governance
Execute policies and principles that integrate ESG matters into 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.
Corporate Governance
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Sustainable Growth
Delivering superior and sustainable long-term value to our customers, the communities we serve, our shareholders and the environment.
How We're Growing