Our Sustainable Practices

Working hard to empower a better future for our customers and our community.

Our Commitment

Our sustainability strategy is designed to ensure that our short-term initiatives align with long-term goals.

Evergy’s mission – to empower a better future – is accomplished by advancing our strategic pillars of affordability, reliability and sustainability.  

Sustainability has consistently been at the forefront of our business. Evergy was created from a merger between companies that have been within the communities we serve for more than 125 years. To sustain our company, we believe in a balanced approach and are committed to adapting as the market changes. From Evergy’s grid resiliency investments and our all-the-above approach to generation and demand-side management, to our focus on community engagement and customer support, we work every day to provide reliable and affordable energy – sustainably – for communities today and for years to come.

Sustainable Value

Evergy is focused on providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our customers, supported by a workforce that supports the communities we serve. We're embracing a diverse electric generation portfolio and adopting new technologies that empower our customers to manage their energy use in ways that suit their needs.

Our ongoing projects are currently laying the foundation for safe, affordable and reliable energy that is accessible to our communities and customers. Our goal is to foster a vibrant, thriving community for future generations.

Energy and Environmental Stewardship

We aspire to have a balanced generation portfolio that reflects the input of regulators and stakeholders and integrates into our balanced generation approach. Evergy’s most recent IRP reflects our ongoing investment in a mix of resources as part of an "all-of-the-above" generation portfolio strategy - advancing and balancing the objectives of affordability, reliability and sustainability. 

Through teamwork and dedication, we continue to deliver on our strategic plan to best position Evergy to support growth and economic development opportunities in our region. Read more about our focus and initiatives in our Sustainability Report, to learn how we're supporting our vision of providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy that creates the foundation for thriving and growing communities.

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Evergy is also focused on preserving and conserving water resources through environmental management practices. Major facilities are located near rivers or have large cooling lakes to ensure water availability.

We understand the value that these shared water resources provide to our communities. These reservoirs provide public access to approximately 11,025 acres of water resources for tourism and recreation while providing food and shelter for a variety of wildlife species. 

While Evergy withdraws billions of gallons of water each year, 95% of that water is returned to the environment for downstream use. To reduce withdrawals, Evergy continues to consider ways to decrease water use through improved water recycling at generation sites and in alignment with Evergy's Water Resources Policy.

When water is discharged from Evergy facilities, we maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG). Evergy maintains an ELG Rule Compliance Data and Information public website to share information on its compliance.

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Coffey County Lake

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Jeffery Energy Center

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La Cygne Reservoir

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Montrose Conservation

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Consumables and Recycling

Our waste management approach includes implementing processes and procedures to minimize waste generation, encourage recycling and reuse where feasible, and ensure proper disposal of non-recyclable waste. These practices are designed to comply with all state and federal regulations governing waste activities. 

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As part of our recycling efforts, Evergy’s Green Team reuses retired electrical poles for walking trails, bee nesting boxes, bird houses, and so much more.


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Evergy's Green Team

During operations of coal-fired generation plants, Evergy produces coal combustion residuals (CCR), including fly ash, gypsum, and bottom ash/slag. Evergy strives to recycle CCRs as useful product whenever feasible and protective of human health and the environment. If disposal is necessary, Evergy manages CCRs in disposal units regulated by both state and federal law.

In 2024, Evergy, along with our partners, was able to beneficially use more than 282,500 tons of CCR in the production of materials such as cement and roofing tiles. Overall, 37% of all CCR Evergy generated was repurposed in the beneficial use market. Evergy maintains and complies with written operating procedures when disposing of CCR at company owned disposal sites.

Each site has published compliance reports, as well as a method for public outreach on the Evergy CCR Rule Compliance Data and Information public website.

People First

At Evergy, our commitment to a People First culture is integral to our mission of fostering better futures for our employees and the communities we serve. We strategically invest in initiatives that attract and retain local businesses, enhance workforce readiness, ensure access to opportunities, and support basic needs. These efforts are designed to provide a foundation for our communities to thrive and grow.

To further strengthen our communities, Evergy’s economic development team partners with local organizations to attract new businesses, support existing ones, and foster vibrant, resilient economies. Through site selection assistance, infrastructure planning, and strategic investments, we help create environments where businesses and people can grow together. 

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For our customers, we offer personalized assistance and resources to help them access support services and discover energy-saving opportunities. Our objective is to provide the necessary tools and information for effective energy management. Explore our financial help options and energy-saving tips.

Making Connections

Evergy has two in-person customer solutions centers, located in Kansas City and Wichita. Our Connect Centers help us take a personalized approach to customer service, where our customers can meet with specialists for one-on-one support.

Our employees are central to our People First culture, prioritizing safety, innovation and community engagement. We strive to have a mission-driven culture with our shared purpose – to empower a better future – motivating and driving our daily work.

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Governance

Evergy's governance structure is designed to ensure robust oversight and strategic direction. Our strong governance structure ensures we have policies and controls in place to guide ethical and effective business conduct. The governance structure creates a framework in which Evergy's business-enabling decisions are balanced with external stakeholders’ benefits.

The Board of Directors is supported by several specialized committees, each with distinct responsibilities. This multi-faceted governance structure ensures that Evergy can effectively manage its responsibilities as a regulated utility, maintaining a balance between operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  • Audit Committee oversees financial reporting, internal controls, and the independent auditor, while also managing Evergy's enterprise risk management policies and sustainability reporting
  • Compensation and Leadership Development Committee aligns compensation with shareholder and stakeholder interests, reviews cultural programs, and oversees workforce composition and succession planning
  • Finance Committee focuses on capital allocation, financial performance, and shareholder engagement, addressing risks related to budgeting, financing, and taxation
  • Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability Committee is responsible for the composition of the board of directors and the corporate governance structure. This committee reviews the effectiveness of sustainability programs and oversees corporate responsibility, political contributions, and other stakeholder matters.
  • Operations Committee manages power supply resources, customer service, and information technology, while also reviewing operational risks, including physical security and cybersecurity.

Visit our Investor Relations website to learn more about Evergy’s Board of Directors, committees and policies.


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* Evergy's net-zero goal includes scope 1 and scope 2 emissions. The trajectory and timing of reaching our net-zero goals depend on many external factors, including enabling technology developments, the reliability of the power grid, availability of transmission capacity, supportive energy policies and regulations, and other factors. These external factors are outside of Evergy’s control, and without these enabling factors, we cannot be certain about the achievement of Evergy’s long-term emissions-reduction goals.

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