Careers Contact Us Information for Investors What We're Doing About Southern Company Leadership & Governance Overview Leadership & Governance Overview The actions of our people define our company. Our model for corporate and professional values is called Southern Style, which includes these principles: Unquestionable Trust Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive our behavior. We keep our promises and ethical behavior is our standard. Superior Performance We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. Our priorities are safety first, teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement through strong leadership. Total Commitment We are committed to the success of our employees, customers, and shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship in all our actions. Ethics Southern Company's code of ethics applies to directors, officers, and employees of Southern Company and its subsidiaries. The code addresses behavior, safety and health, environmental performance, compliance, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, gifts and gratuities, political activities, competitive practices, financial integrity, and relationships with customers, vendors, shareholders, regulators, and others. Each year, employees complete a questionnaire affirming their personal compliance with the code of ethics. The company also requires periodic online ethics and compliance training for all employees and directors. Employee concerns may be reported using a confidential concerns line or website. Find further information on the company's code of ethics . Related Content Governance Board of Directors Management Council Company Executives Click company logo to view executives CEO Thomas A. "Tom" Fanning is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Southern Company. Read More Values & Ethics Our corporate values and code of ethics address every part of our business and conduct. Read More Photos Find high-quality photographs of the current leaders of Southern Company. Read More Legislative & Regulatory Learn how we work closely with national and state leaders to participate in the legislative and regulatory process. Read More Stakeholder Engagement Learn about our efforts to increase transparency and encourage dialogue on national and local policy issues. Read More Information for Investors Overview Corporate Governance Latest News Stock Information Financial Information Shareowner Services Electric Utilities Alabama Power Georgia Power Gulf Power Mississippi Power Operations Generation Southern Wholesale Energy Transmission What We're Doing Corporate Responsibility News Center Energy Innovation Environmental Reports Stakeholder Engagement Social Media Celebrating Success The Payne Stewart Award Subsidiaries Southern Nuclear Southern Power Southern-Telecom SouthernLINC Wireless About Southern Company Our Business History Leadership/Governance CEO Facts & Figures Careers at Southern Company Working With Us Energy Auction Suppliers Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube GOOGLE + © 2015 Southern Company. Use constitutes acceptance of General Website Terms and Conditions | Revised Privacy Statement