GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 21, 2022 09:35AM EST

January 21, 2022

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the second year in a row, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweeks list of Americas Most Responsible Companies. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the list, now in its third annual year, spans 14 industries and recognizes the top 499 most responsible companies in the United States.

Ranked as a top 30 company overall in the social category, Alliant Energy was recognized for its strong devotion to good causes and support of diversity in its workforce. The high ranking is indicative of the companys commitment in several categories including increasing the number of women and minority employees while also advancing their transition to generating clean energy.

We are pleased to once again be honored as one of Americas Most Responsible Companies and to have our environmental, social and governance efforts so highly recognized, said Barbara Tormaschy, vice president and treasurer of Alliant Energy. Our actions are guided by our values and purpose, which center on serving customers and building stronger communities. We emphasize improving workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and are also proud to be a leader in the transition to generating cleaner sources of energy, such as wind and solar. Its this combined commitment to our employees, our customers and our environment that earns us placement on this prestigious list.

Alliant Energys commitment to creating an inclusive workplace starts at the leadership level. Women make up 40% of the companys Board of Directors. Of the companys officers, 44% are women and 31% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). Since 2019, Alliant Energys stock has been included on Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index since 2019; the index recognizes companies for transparency in gender reporting and advancing womens equality. Additionally, since 2017, Alliant Energy has earned a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index of best places to work for LGBTQ+ employees.

Newsweeks ranking also acknowledges Alliant Energys environmental efforts and its efforts centered on creating a better tomorrow. This includes accelerating their transition to generating cleaner energy, as outlined in the companys Clean Energy Blueprint, and working toward achieving many goals, including net-zero emissions for the energy it generates. The company is also focused on continuing to build equitable, respectful and resilient communities. All of these elements are featured in the companysCorporate Responsibility Report.

Newsweeks Americas Most Responsible Companies List is based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from corporate social responsibility reports, sustainability reports and corporate citizenship reports as well as an independent survey of 11,000 U.S citizens. To view the complete list, visit newsweek.com/americas-most-responsible-companies-2022.

Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to 970,000 electric and 420,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energys mission is to deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company are Alliant Energys two public energy companies. Alliant Energy Corporation is a component of the Nasdaq CRD Sustainability Index, Bloombergs 2020 Gender-Equality Index, and the S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

MediaContact:Chris Caporalechriscaporale@alliantenergy.com(608)458-4040