Environment, Health and Safety Duke Energy's Code of Business Ethics

Protecting and responsibly managing natural resources demonstrates stewardship and is critical to the quality of life in the communities we serve, the environment and Duke Energy's long-term business success. The health and safety of co-workers, contractors, customers and communities is the responsibility of all Duke Energy employees.

Duke Energy accepts responsibility in these areas by systematically managing risks, setting goals, measuring and reporting performance, and conducting assessments to evaluate and improve:

  • Compliance with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and other requirements such as permits.
  • Systematic implementation of Duke Energy environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies and standards.

Our Responsibilities

Duke Energy employees are expected to abide by all company policies and procedures in the areas of environment, health and safety.

Duke Energy employees must:

  • Comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and other requirements, such as those dealing with:
    • Employee and public safety and health
    • Contractor EHS management
    • Work conditions
    • Pollution control and management
    • Waste management
    • Infrastructure safety
  • Follow work instructions and procedures on environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and risk management, and apply training to protect others, the environment and yourself.
  • Promptly report all environmental, health and safety incidents, including significant near misses.
  • Report to work fit to perform our duties and be free of the effects of alcohol or drugs at work.
  • Demonstrate a personal commitment to continuous safety improvement and look out for the safety of others.
  • Understand and incorporate our EHS responsibilities into daily work activities.

Employees must not:

  • Threaten or injure other people.
  • Handle a weapon in any manner while on Duke Energy premises or while engaged in Duke Energy business, unless authorized to do so.
  • Use, possess, sell or transfer illegal drugs, illegal narcotics or alcohol on the job.

Q&A

Q: How do I prepare for a workplace emergency?
A: A workplace emergency may be an injury accident, a severe illness, a chemical spill, a fire, flood or storm, an assault or other incident.

  • Find out who to contact to get help in the event of an emergency. Emergency numbers should be posted at each telephone. Local personnel may be appointed and trained to respond to emergencies.
  • Know the address of your work location in case you have to call for emergency help.
  • Know the location of emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, break-glass alarms, first aid kits, safety showers, eye wash stations, chemical spill control materials and other equipment.
  • Know the evacuation route from your work area. Be aware of at least two exits and know where you are supposed to assemble with co-workers outside the building.