Lynn Good, the chair and CEO of Duke Energy, is at the vanguard of one of the most significant renewable energy transitions in the United States. Duke Energy has made significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint under her stewardship since 2013. The company strives to achieve net-zero emissions for electricity generation by 2050 and a minimum of 50% reduction by 2030, as well as 80% by 2040. Since 2005, Duke Energy has successfully reduced its carbon emissions by 44%. Good's tenure is marked by an aggressive strategy that includes adding renewables, extending nuclear plant operations, modernizing the energy grid, and advocating for new clean energy technologies.
Duke Energy, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves approximately 8.4 million electric and 1.7 million natural gas customers across the Southeast and Midwest. A Fortune 150 company, it is recognized for its reliability and affordability while maintaining a quarterly cash dividend for 98 consecutive years. Good, who previously served as Duke Energy's CFO and led its commercial energy businesses, plays a significant role in various boards, including Boeing and the Business Roundtable, reflecting her broad influence in the energy and business sectors.