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American States Water

American States Water Company, commonly referred to as AWR, is a leading provider of water and electric utility services headquartered in the United States. Established in 1929, the company has built a strong presence across various regions, primarily serving California and parts of the Midwest. Operating within the utility industry, American States Water focuses on delivering high-quality water and electric services, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Their core offerings include water distribution, wastewater treatment, and electric utility services, distinguished by their emphasis on customer service and environmental stewardship. With a solid market position, American States Water has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth and recognition for operational excellence. The company remains dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves while maintaining a strong focus on regulatory compliance and infrastructure investment.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

American States Water's score of 32 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American States Water's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, American States Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,890,540 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,608,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,877,260 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 127,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In the previous years, emissions data indicates a trend of increasing total emissions, with 2022 emissions at about 43,466,220 kg CO2e, 2021 at approximately 43,220,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 at around 48,824,300 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 2 emissions peaking at 16,078,630 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets, American States Water's emissions data reflects its operational impact and highlights the need for ongoing climate commitments in the water utility sector. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate action.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,634,650
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0,000,000
Scope 2
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
20,087,470
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American States Water's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. American States Water is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

American States Water is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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