MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — NiSource Inc. highlighted its environmental sustainability commitment in a detailed 2021 Climate Report that outlines the company’s continued trajectory of emissions reductions and initiatives aimed at a sustainable and resilient energy future that is supportive of a just transition for all stakeholders.

NiSource is the parent company of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania.

Highlights from this year’s report, which are driven by NiSource’s environmental and sustainability performance, include the following goals: 100% coal-free by rebalancing its energy mix by 2026-2028; 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with a 63% reduction already accomplished; 50% reduction in methane emissions from main and service lines by 2025; 3,300 megawatts of renewable energy added by 2023; and 99% reduction in water withdrawals by 2030.

“NiSource is committed to being a partner in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smart innovation, new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient and affordable energy service choices for our customers,” said NiSource President and CEO Joe Hamrock.

The company continues to advance efforts under the Your Energy, Your Future initiative, which ensures that the work being done to satisfy future energy needs provides financial, economic, social and environmental benefits to all stakeholders—including employees, customers and communities. It focuses on people first, ensuring that economically vulnerable customers are not left behind and share in the benefits of a new energy model.

NiSource has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year and has also received AA ESG rating from MSCI.