DTE Energy and its foundation gave at a torrid pace according to the 2014-15 DTE Energy Corporate Citizenship Report.
“DTE Energy’s 2014-15 Corporate Citizenship Report provides our stakeholders with an inside look at the work we are focused on for our customers and our communities,” said Gerry Anderson, DTE Energy chairman and CEO.
The report revealed that $27 million was given in charitable endeavors to help and improve the community in which the company services.
“It tells the story of our employees and the energy and spirit that drives us each day to best serve our customers, to help our company grow, to be good stewards of the environment and to be proud supporters of our communities,” said Anderson.
DTE Energy officials said last year’s efforts were historic and set precedence for the company.
Read some key points of the report below:
* $27 million in charitable contributions includes nearly $12 million invested by the DTE Energy Foundation, $10 million donated by the company to United Way and The Heat and Warmth Fund, $5 million granted to the “Grand Bargain”
* DTE’s strategy to transform its generation mix from predominantly coal to a more balanced mix of coal, natural gas, renewables and nuclear
* Ways in which DTE uses technology to enhance customers’ experience, including the DTE Energy Mobile App, DTE Energy Insight App, payment kiosks, paperless billing and guest pay
* $2 billion spent on environmental control equipment to continue reducing emissions from our power plants, and a commitment to further reduce carbon emissions
* $1.25 billion increased spending with Michigan-based suppliers from 2010-2014, with an additional commitment to spend $5 billion more over the next five years DTE Energy’s 2014-15 Corporate Citizenship report, entitled “A Force for Growth & Prosperity,” was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s GRI G4 guidance, which enables organizations to measure and understand their most critical impacts on the environment, society and the economy.
For more information of DTE’s charitable efforts, visit dtecitizenship.com.
