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Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates across the southeastern region. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has established itself as a leader in natural gas distribution, serving millions of customers with reliable energy solutions. Specialising in natural gas services, Southern Company Gas offers a range of products, including residential and commercial gas supply, pipeline transportation, and storage solutions. Its commitment to safety and innovation sets it apart in the industry, ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible energy delivery. With a strong market position, Southern Company Gas has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and advancements in technology. The company continues to focus on sustainable practices, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted energy provider in the region.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Southern Company Gas's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas Works 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Southern Company Gas's score of 10 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Southern Company Gas's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Southern Company Gas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,544,734,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 79,264,124,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 280,610,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Southern Company Gas has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have been actively monitoring their emissions, including fugitive methane emissions intensity, which was reported at 0.0044% in 2022. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although detailed reduction strategies or pledges have not been specified. Overall, while Southern Company Gas has substantial emissions, their commitment to tracking and reporting these figures reflects an awareness of climate impact, even in the absence of formal reduction targets.

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Scope 1
1,400,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southern Company Gas's primary industry is Gas Works Gas, which is high 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. Southern Company Gas 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.

Southern Company Gas 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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