Entergy named one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine

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Entergy has been recognized on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2025, marking its first-time appearance on this prestigious ranking. The company was particularly acknowledged for its innovation, social responsibility, long-term investment value, and global competitiveness.

The recognition follows several notable achievements, including being named a top utility in economic development for 17 years by Site Selection magazine and receiving The Civic 50 honor for nine consecutive years. Recent performance highlights include:

• Investment of over $70 million in shareholder funds since 2022 for community support
• Securing more than $33 billion in capital investments and creating over 5,100 new direct jobs in 2023
• Commitment of $20 million to support workforce development at HBCUs
• Advancing towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

The rankings were determined through surveys of company executives, directors, and financial analysts, evaluating nine key attributes including innovation, people management, and financial soundness.

Company recognized by industry peers for its commitment to innovation and social responsibility, its long-term investment value and global competitiveness

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune magazine has recognized Entergy among the top utilities on its World's Most Admired Companies list for 2025. Entergy was recognized by industry peers for its commitment to innovation and social responsibility, its long-term investment value and global competitiveness. This is the first time Entergy has been selected as a finalist for inclusion on this prestigious list.

"It is truly an honor to be named one of the most-admired electric utilities by Fortune magazine," said Drew Marsh, chair and CEO of Entergy. "This ranking is a recognition of our 12,000 employees who provide exceptional service to our customers and communities each day as we deliver safe, reliable, affordable and cleaner energy solutions for everyone."

The World's Most Admired Companies list serves as a definitive benchmark for corporate reputation and the most respected companies worldwide since 1997. To determine the rankings, company executives, directors and financial analysts are independently surveyed to rate companies that command the strongest reputations in their own industries and beyond. The rankings are based on an extensive evaluation of nine key attributes, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products and services, and global competitiveness.

Entergy's inclusion on the 2025 World's Most Admired Companies list builds on the company's recent recognitions as a top utility in economic development for the 17th year from Site Selection magazine and the ninth year in a row as an honoree of The Civic 50 and the utilities sector leader for the second straight year. The Civic 50 is Points of Light's prestigious list honoring the top companies leading the way in employee volunteerism and community investment in the United States. Entergy was also ranked as one of the top 100 Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital.

Recent performance highlights include:

• Investing in grid reliability – Entergy is making responsible investments to strengthen the energy grid and continue delivering reliable power to our customers. The company is prioritizing projects that meet our reliability and sustainability goals, while reducing restoration times and outage costs. Most importantly, a more resilient system will ensure a safer restoration effort for our workers.
• Partnering on economic development – Entergy is a leader in fostering economic growth in the communities we serve. Leveraging our strong partnerships and resources, we're able to support companies in finding suitable site locations, breaking ground and building or expanding their businesses to create economic value for our region. In 2023, Entergy helped secure more than $33 billion in capital investments and helped create more than 5,100 new direct jobs throughout our four-state service area.
• Supporting our communities – The company has invested more than $70 million in shareholder funds since 2022 to support nonprofit organizations and programs dedicated to helping those in need within our communities. The support centered on utility bill payment assistance for low-income customers, poverty solutions and energy efficiency programs. The company also recently committed $20 million to support workforce development and empower students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities located in the Entergy region.
• Advancing the clean energy transition – Entergy's commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, along with our commitment to helping customers meet their clean energy goals, will help advance a diverse portfolio of modern, cleaner power generation technologies.

More information about the World's Most Admired Companies list is available on Fortune's website.

About Entergy

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing in the reliability, resilience and growth of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a founding partner of the Host Committee for Super Bowl LIX that will be played Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the home of Entergy's corporate headquarters. The company has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.

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FAQ

What key achievements led to Entergy's inclusion in Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2025?

Entergy was recognized for its commitment to innovation, social responsibility, long-term investment value, and global competitiveness, along with its 17-year recognition in economic development and nine consecutive years on The Civic 50 list.

How much has Entergy invested in community support since 2022?

Entergy has invested more than $70 million in shareholder funds since 2022 to support nonprofit organizations and programs focused on utility bill assistance, poverty solutions, and energy efficiency programs.

What are Entergy's economic development achievements in 2023?

In 2023, Entergy helped secure over $33 billion in capital investments and assisted in creating more than 5,100 new direct jobs throughout their four-state service area.

What is Entergy's commitment to clean energy transition?

Entergy has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and is working to help customers meet their clean energy goals through modern, cleaner power generation technologies.

How much is Entergy investing in HBCU workforce development?

Entergy has committed $20 million to support workforce development and empower students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities located in the Entergy region.