CMS EnergyOne Energy Plaza , Jackson, Michigan, United States
Since Oct, 2016
CMS Energy Corporation’s business strategy is focused primarily on its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company, Michigan’s largest electric and natural gas utility, serving 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents. With our subsidiary, CMS Enterprises Company, we are also engaged in independent power generation in several states. Our business also includes EnerBank® USA, which specializes in providing unsecured home improvement payment option programs for homeowners through nationwide dealer networks.
OUR HISTORY
For 125 years, CMS Energy has provided some of the most valuable services in the world. Whether lighting a classroom in Grand Rapids, moving an assembly line in Flint, powering an X-ray machine in a Kalamazoo hospital or heating a home during the winter, CMS Energy is part of the quality of life in Michigan.
Consumers Energy was founded in 1886 by William Augustine Foote, a flour mill operator and entrepreneur who enjoyed tinkering with electricity. Foote's innovative vision transformed his company from a small downtown lighting project to one of the nation's largest utility companies.
Here is a timeline of key events that define the company and help lay the foundation for CMS Energy.
STRATEGYCMS Energy was founded in 1886 in Jackson, Michigan, which remains the home of its corporate headquarters. The company’s business strategy is focused primarily on its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy – Michigan’s largest utility and the nation’s fourth largest combination utility – serving 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents.
CMS Energy’s financial strategy is to drive sustainable, predictable earnings and dividend growth each year by reducing its costs, investing in its electric and natural gas business, and improving customer service.
The company’s business model has driven breakthrough performance over the past 10 years, empowering CMS Energy to deliver safe, reliable energy at an affordable price – all while increasing customer satisfaction and value.
CMS Energy’s primary business is Consumers Energy, providing natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy is committed to serving our customers, and making Michigan a great place to live and work.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
This year, rankings from Sustainalytics, a leading global research firm that measures sustainable business practices for investors, place Consumers Energy 14th out of 226 energy providers worldwide.
At CMS Energy we are committed to corporate responsibility through our business, culture, environment and our communities – past, present and future. We are committed to conducting business safely and ethically to preserve the environment and sustain our communities while serving our customers across the state of Michigan.
Our Business.
Since 1886, we’ve served Michigan, providing energy to 6.7 million residents. Our commitment is to deliver safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers every day, while being committed to sustainability.
Our Culture.
Our more than 7,500 employees are the backbone of our success and are driven every day by our Guiding Principles. Their health and safety, along with that of our customers are a priority. Conducting business ethically and complying with all laws, rules and regulations is central to everything we do and we have infused a strong ethical culture that values integrity, safety, stewardship, diversity and accountability.
Our Environment.
Our goal is to deliver clean natural gas and electricity to our customers safely, reliably and affordably while complying with all environmental laws and regulations. To date, we’ve invested $2.2 billion in emissions controls and $485 million in our wind energy parks, with additional investments to come in the future.
Our Communities.
Every day we strive to improve our communities. We are motivated to help Michigan and meet the social, economic and environmental needs of the future. Our employees volunteer their time and we support our communities through the Consumers Energy Foundation.
For information on our Corporate Responsibility efforts please visit our Sustainability website, which incorporates guidelines generated by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). GRI is an international multi-stakeholder network-based organization that provides a comprehensive sustainability reporting framework and consists of indicators and principles organizations can use to measure their environmental and economic performance.
| Company Name | CMS Energy |
| Business Category | Natural Gas |
| Address | One Energy Plaza Jackson Michigan United States ZIP: 49201 |
| President | John G. Russell |
| Year Established | NA |
| Employees | NA |
| Memberships | NA |
| Hours of Operation | NA |
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