Message from the CEO
Sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture
![Andres Gluski](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/original/public/2023-03/Andres_Gluski01.png.webp?itok=IC_6F6kl)
Andrés Gluski
President & Chief Executive Officer
For the planet
Accelerating clean growth and innovation
Growth in renewables and energy storage is core to AES’ strategy.
![Coastline](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/size_800_x_1000/public/images/GettyImages-130300988%25201.png.webp?itok=zpDHOgt9)
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For our people
Bringing our people together for greater impact
![adult reading with child](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/fall_back_image_720_x_480/public/images/Panama-Impact-4_AdobeStock_240002130%25201.png.webp?itok=ts9PjDqr)
For our communities
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
We commit to strengthening positive impact through socioeconomic and environmental partnerships that improve lives today and in the future.
![children](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/size_800_x_1000/public/images/MicrosoftTeams-image-13-edited-1.png.webp?itok=EMNCgajz)
Our sustainability goals
![coal icon](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/original/public/images/Coal-1%25201_0.png.webp?itok=1mZ-yzPJ)
2025
Intend to exit the majority of coal by year-end 2025*
![aes-leaf](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/original/public/2023-03/AES_Icons-Green-Energy-RGB_7.png.webp?itok=7RVV5Z9h)
2030
Generation portfolio carbon intensity in line with a well-below 2°C scenario
![leaf](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/original/public/2023-05/aes_gesture_greengrowthl-rgb_0.png.webp?itok=t_2ZKWwg)
2040
Net zero carbon emissions from electricity sales**
![co2](/sites/aes.com/files/styles/original/public/2023-03/co2_2.png.webp?itok=4_MJzRii)
2050
Net zero carbon emissions for entire business portfolio**
*Through asset sales, fuel conversions and retirements, while maintaining reliability and affordability, and subject to necessary approvals. AES may delay the exit of a few select plants through 2027 to support continued electricity reliability.
**Actions assume new policies that facilitate transition to low emissions energy systems, such as a price on carbon. Includes scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2040 and scope 3 for 2050