We have been recognized often for our commitment to corporate responsibility and operational excellence.
In 2022, NextEra Energy was again ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's list of "Most Admired Companies" for the 15th time in 16 years. NextEra Energy whose principal businesses are Florida Power & Light Company and NextEra Energy Resources, is also only one of two Florida-based companies to rank No. 1 in its industry across all of the sectors covered by Fortune's 2022 list. In the electric and gas utilities industry, NextEra Energy ranked No. 1 for eight of the nine rated attributes, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products/services and global competitiveness.
NextEra Energy was named on the inaugural 2021 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list as a disruptor that is shaping a sustainable energy future. The first-ever TIME100 Most Influential Companies list highlights businesses making an extraordinary impact around the world and shaping the future.
In 2020, NextEra Energy received the third annual S&P Global Platts Energy Transition Award, recognizing our leadership in environmental, social and governance. This prestigious award is part of the annual S&P Global Platts Energy Awards.
In 2021, NextEra Energy was recognized on Fortune's list of companies that "Change the World." NextEra Energy is the only U.S. gas and electric utility to be recognized. This is the second time that NextEra Energy has been recognized on Fortune's "Change the World" list. The annual list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy.
In 2021, NextEra Energy was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. We’re one of only 13 companies in the world to achieve this honor 14 or more times and one of only nine companies in the energy and utilities sector worldwide to receive the recognition this year.
NextEra Energy was named by Forbes as one of its 2021 America's Best Employers, marking the fifth time we’ve received this recognition. Working with research firm Statista, Forbes asked thousands of U.S. workers employed by large companies whether they would recommend their employer.
NextEra Energy was named to Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity for the fourth consecutive year. The Best Employers for Diversity 2021 were chosen based on an independent survey of 60,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees.
NextEra Energy was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans in 2020 for its efforts to recruit, employ and retain veterans.
NextEra Energy has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor with the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion award for our excellence in recruiting, employing and retaining veterans.
Numerous NextEra Energy locations have received the prestigious U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program Star status. The honor is awarded to worksites with exemplary occupational safety and health.
NextEra Energy has been honored 10 times by the National Business Group on Health for its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthy work environment and encouraging its workers to live healthier lifestyles.
In 2020, Institutional Investor recognized NextEra Energy for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Investor Relations Program in its All-America Executive Team survey.
NextEra Energy was recognized by IR Magazine in 2016 for having the best Investor Relations program in the utilities sector.
In 2017, NextEra Energy was ranked as the top green utility in the United States and No. 2 in the world based on carbon emissions and renewable energy capacity by EI Energy Intelligence.
FPL was recognized as an Environmental Champion in 2017 among the nation’s largest electric and gas utilities in a nationwide study of utility customers by Market Strategies International.
FPL was recognized by the Southeastern Electric Exchange with its Chairman's Award for the company's response to numerous environmental challenges encountered during an important transmission line project.
NextEra Energy's headquarters in Juno Beach, Florida, achieved the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold recertification for existing buildings in 2015. LEED is the U.S. Green Building Council's leading rating system for designating the world's greenest, most energy-efficient and high-performing buildings.
In 2020, FPL won the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for an unprecedented fifth time in six years, demonstrating that its efforts to strengthen its energy grid leads to best-in-nation service reliability.
In 2020, Gulf Power won its first-ever ReliabilityOne® award, claiming the Outstanding Reliability Performance Award for the Southeast suburban/rural service area, on the merits of marked improvements in reliability since its joining the NextEra Energy family of companies.
FPL received Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Emergency Assistance Award for outstanding contributions in restoring power to hard-hit North Carolina communities following Hurricane Florence.
FPL received Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) Emergency Recovery Award for its contributions in rebuilding the energy grid after Hurricane Michael impacted communities in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, and following the historic Camp Fire’s impact in Northern California.
In 2018, FPL received the Edison Electric Institute National Key Accounts Program Award for Sustained Excellence in Outstanding Customer Service for the second consecutive year. The customer-oriented program recognizes companies for providing superior service to multi-site customers.