ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The AES
Corporation (NYSE: AES) was named to Fast Company's 2022
list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. AES was ranked among
the top five companies in the energy sector and was recognized for
its work in clean energy innovations that are accelerating a
greener, smarter energy future.
Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. AES'
innovative work is accelerating a cleaner energy future.
"Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time and the
innovative work we are doing at AES is helping accelerate a cleaner
energy future," said Andrés Gluski, President and CEO.
"We are global leaders in energy storage, AI and cloud-based
efficiency services and hurricane resistant prefabricated solar.
Last year we signed more clean energy supply agreements with
corporations than anyone else in the world. We are setting new
renewable standards and making the promise of 100% carbon-free
energy a reality."
AES is helping markets and organizations of all kinds make the
transition to greener energy sources at an accelerated pace. In
May 2021, the company announced a
first-of-its-kind agreement to supply 24/7 carbon-free energy for
Google data centers in Virginia.
AES will help ensure that the energy powering those data centers
will be 90% carbon-free when measured on an hourly basis from a
portfolio of wind, solar, hydro and battery energy storage
resources. To accelerate the deployment of solar at scale, AES
announced the launch a new first-of-its-kind solar
installation robot called Atlas in December
2021. Atlas assists the skilled solar workforce by doing the
heavy lifting and panel attachment. This represents a major advance
in solar energy technology, making it faster, more efficient and
safer to construct new solar facilities.
To assemble this year's list, Fast Company's editors and
writers sought out groundbreaking businesses across the globe and
industries. The list provides both a snapshot and a road map for
the future of innovation across the most dynamic sectors of the
world economy.
"The world's most innovative companies play an essential role in
addressing the most pressing issues facing society today, whether
they're fighting climate change by spurring decarbonization
efforts, ameliorating the strain on supply chains, or helping us
reconnect with one another over shared passions," said Fast
Company Deputy Editor David
Lidsky.
The 2022 Fast Company designation follows on AES'
recognition as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for
Innovators in 2020. Both awards acknowledge AES' culture of
innovation and its company-wide efforts to foster innovation and
creativity with the goal of accelerating the future of energy.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy
company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our
many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener,
smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse
workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational
excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic
energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs
today. For more information, visit aes.com.
Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and
financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are
not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead
constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable
assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain
material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not
limited to, our expectations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic,
accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and
foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating
performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies
and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent
with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs,
conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized
investment levels and rates of return consistent with prior
experience.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in
our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and
other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results
are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks
discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: Management's
Discussion & Analysis in AES' Annual Report on Form 10-K and in
subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to
read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated
with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
law.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2020 Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed February 25,
2021, and any subsequent filing with the SEC, may obtain a
copy (excluding Exhibits) without charge by addressing a request to
the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington,
Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge
equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the
Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at
www.aes.com.
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Investors website. The contents of AES' website, including its
quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into
this release.
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