CENTERPOINT ENERGY GRI CONTENT INDEX
CenterPoint Energy has reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period of January 1 – December 31, 2022, with reference to the GRI Standards. CenterPoint Energy discloses additional information though the GRI Electric Utility Sector Supplement, providing industry-specific information. For additional information, please visit About This Report.
GRI 1: Foundation 2021
| GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 | ||
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| 2-1 | Organizational Details |
About CenterPoint Energy 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston TX 77002 CenterPoint Energy operates solely in the United States, and 100% of taxes are paid in the United States. |
| 2-2 | Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting | About CenterPoint Energy |
| 2-3 |
Reporting period, frequency and contact point |
CenterPoint Energy's Corporate Sustainability Report covers the same period as our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. |
| 2-4 |
Restatements of Information |
There are no restatements of information in CenterPoint Energy’s Corporate Sustainability Report covering 2022. |
| 2-5 |
External Assurance |
2022 Form 10-K Scope 1 GHG Emissions from Electric Utility Power Generation, which are third-party verified and registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Clean Air Markets Division. |
| 2-6 | Activities, Value Chain and Other Business Relationships | |
| 2-7 |
Employees |
Workforce |
| 2-9 |
Governance Structure and Composition |
Governance |
| 2-10 | Nomination and Selection of the Highest Governance Body | Governance |
| 2-11 | Chair of the Highest Governance Body | Governance |
| 2-12 | Role of the Highest Governance Body in Overseeing the Management of Impacts |
Governance Strategy and Oversight |
| 2-13 | Delegation of Responsibility for Managing Impacts | Governance |
| 2-14 | Role of the Highest Governance Body in Sustainability Reporting |
Governance Strategy and Oversight |
| 2-15 | Conflicts of Interest | Governance |
| 2-16 |
Communication of Critical Concerns
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Ethics and Values |
| 2-17 |
Collective Knowledge of the Highest Governance Body |
Details can be found in CenterPoint Energy’s 2023 Proxy Statement on pages 7-13. |
| 2-18 |
Evaluation of the Performance of the Highest Governance Body
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Governance |
| 2-19 | Remuneration Policies | Details can be found in CenterPoint Energy’s 2023 Proxy Statement. For the Board, see "Director Compensation Table" on page 37 and for executives, see Design of Executive Compensation Program on page 51, and 2022 Executive Compensation Program" on page 54. |
| 2-20 | Process to Determine Remuneration |
Details can be found on page 28 in CenterPoint Energy’s 2023 Proxy Statement. For the Board, see Compensations of Directors on page 35 and for executives, see Design of Executive Compensation Program on page 51 and 2022 Executive Compensation Program on page 54 |
| 2-21 | Annual Total Compensation Ratio | Details can be found in CenterPoint Energy's 2023 Proxy Statement under Chief Executive Officer Pay Ratio on page 94. |
| 2-22 | Statement on Sustainable Development Strategy | Leadership Message |
| 2-23 |
Policy Commitments |
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| 2-24 | Embedding Policy Commitments | Governance |
| 2-25 | Processes to Remediate Negative Impacts |
2022 Form 10-K Leadership Message Governance Ethics and Values |
| 2-26 | Mechanisms for Seeking Advice and Raising Concerns | Ethics and Values - Concerns Helpline |
| 2-27 | Compliance with Laws and Regulations | 2022 Form 10-K |
| 2-28 | Membership Associations | Social Impact – Communities |
| 2-29 | Approach to Stakeholder Engagement |
Our major stakeholders include customers, communities, employees, investors, suppliers and regulators. We believe that good governance practices include maintaining a consistent and transparent dialogue throughout the year with our stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement |
| 2-30 | Collective Bargaining Agreements | Workforce |
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | ||
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| 3-1 | Process to Determine Material Topics | Stakeholder Engagement |
| 3-2 | List of Material Topics | Stakeholder Engagement |
| GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 | ||
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| 201-1 | Direct Economic Value Generated and Distributed | |
| 201-3 | Defined Benefit Plan Obligations and Other Retirement Plans | |
| GRI 202: Market Presence 2016 | ||
| 202-2 | Percentage Management Hired from Local Communities | |
| GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016 | ||
| 203-1 | Infrastructure Investments and Services Supported | About CenterPoint Energy |
| 203-2 | Significant Indirect Economic Impacts | |
| GRI 205: Anti-Corruption 2016 | ||
| 205-1 | Operations Assessed for Risks Related to Corruption | CenterPoint Energy’s operations are assessed for risks related to corruption on a regular basis. |
| 205-2 | Communication and Training about Anti-Corruption Policies and Procedures | |
| GRI 206: Anti-Competitive Behavior 2016 | ||
| 206-1 | Legal Actions for Anti-Competitive Behavior, Anti-Trust, and Monopoly Practices | During the reporting period, no legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust and monopoly practices are pending or were completed regarding anti-competitive behavior and violations of anti-trust and monopoly legislation. |
| GRI 301: Materials 2016 | ||
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| 301-1 | Materials Used by Weight or Volume | Energy |
| GRI 302: Energy | ||
| 302-1 | Energy Consumption within the Organization | Emissions |
| 302-4 | Reduction of Energy Consumption | Sustainable Infrastructure |
| 302-5 | Reductions in Energy Requirements of Products and Services | Energy Efficiency |
| GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018 | ||
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The boundary of this disclosure is applicable to the utility group operating units (CenterPoint Energy Indiana-North, Indiana-South and Ohio). |
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| 303-1 | Interactions with Water as a Shared Resource | Water Management |
| 303-2 | Management of Water Discharge-Related Impacts | Water Management |
| 303-3 | Water Withdrawal | Water Management |
| 303-4 | Water Discharge | Water Management |
| 303-5 | Water Consumption | Water Management |
| GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016 | ||
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| 304-1 | Operational Sites Owned, Leased, Managed In, or Adjacent To, Protected Areas and Areas of High Biodiversity Value Outside Protected Areas | Biodiversity GRI Disclosures |
| 304-2 | Significant Impacts of Activities, Products, and Services on Biodiversity | Biodiversity |
| 304-3 | Habitats Protected or Restored | Biodiversity |
| 304-4 | IUCN Red List Species and National Conservation List Species with Habitats in Areas Affected by Operations | Biodiversity GRI Disclosures |
| GRI 305: Emissions 2016 | ||
| 305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions | |
| 305-3 | Other Indirect (Scope 3) | Emissions |
| 305-4 | GHG emissions intensity | Emissions |
| 305-5 | Reduction of GHG Emissions | Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
| 305-7 | Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Sulfur Oxides (SOx), and Other Significant Air Emissions | Emissions |
| GRI 306: Effluents and Waste 2016 | ||
| 306-1 | Waste Generation and Significant Waste-Related Impacts | Waste and Recycling |
| GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016 | ||
| 308-1 | New Suppliers That Were Screened Using Environmental Criteria | Environment |
| GRI 401: Employment 2016 | ||
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| 401-1 | New Employee Hires and Employee Turnover | Workforce |
| 401-2 | Benefits Provided to Full Time Employees That are Not Provided to Temporary or Part Time Employees | Employee Benefits |
| 401-3 | Parental Leave | Employee Benefits |
| GRI 402: Labor Management Relations 2016 | ||
| 402-1 | Minimum Notice Periods Regarding Operational Changes | Labor Relations |
| GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| 403-1 | Occupational Health and Safety Management System | Safety |
| 403-2 | Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Incident Investigation | Safety |
| 403-3 | Occupational Health Services | Safety |
| 403-4 | Worker Participation, Consultation, and Communication on Occupational Health and Safety | Safety |
| 403-5 | Worker Training on Occupational Health and Safety | Safety |
| 403-6 | Promotion of Worker Health | Safety |
| 403-7 | Prevention and Mitigation of Occupational Health and Safety Impacts Directly Linked by Business Relationships |
CenterPoint Energy has a public safety program and awareness campaign for sharing information with customers and engaging them in hazard mitigation. Safety |
| 403-8 | Workers Covered by an Occupational Health and Safety Management System | Safety |
| 403-9 | Work-Related Injuries | Safety |
| GRI 404: Training and Education 2016 | ||
| 404-1 | Average Hours of Training per Year per Employee | Workforce |
| 404-2 | Programs for Upgrading Employee Skills and Transition Assistance Programs | Training and Development |
| 404-3 | Percentage of Employees Receiving Regular Performance and Career Development Reviews | Workforce |
| GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity | ||
| 405-1 | Diversity of Governance Bodies and Employees | |
| GRI 413: Local Communities 2016 | ||
| 413-1 | Operations with Local Community Engagement, Impact Assessments, and Development Programs | Communities |
| GRI 415: Public Policy 2016 | ||
| 415-1 | Political Contributions | Political Engagement |
| Electric Utility Sector Supplement | ||
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| G4-EU1 | Installed Capacity | Energy |
| G4-EU2 | Net Energy Output | Energy |
| G4-EU3 | Number of Residential, Industrial, and Commercial Customer Accounts | Energy Efficiency |
| G4-EU4 | Length of Above and Underground Transmission and Distribution Lines by Regulatory Regime | Sustainable Infrastructure |
| G4-EU15 | Employees Eligible for Retirement | Workforce |
| G4-EU28 | Power Outage Frequency | Sustainable Infrastructure |
| G4-EU29 | Average Power Outage Duration | Sustainable Infrastructure |