California Water Service
California Water Service, commonly known as Cal Water, is a leading provider of water utility services in the United States. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates across several major regions, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, and the Central Coast. Founded in 1926, Cal Water has established itself as a key player in the water industry, focusing on delivering high-quality water and wastewater services to residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Cal Water offers a range of core services, including water distribution, treatment, and conservation programmes. The company is recognised for its proactive approach to water management and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted resource in the communities it serves. Notable achievements include its efforts in water conservation and infrastructure improvements, which have solidified its reputation as a leader in the water utility sector.
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Industry Benchmark
California Water Service's score of 24 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
California Water Service's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, California Water Service reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,225 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,099,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 36,019,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 50,342,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 emissions, which are primarily from purchased electricity. In 2021, total emissions were reported at approximately 269,398,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions over the following year. California Water Service has not set specific near-term or long-term reduction targets, nor have they committed to a net-zero goal. However, they continue to engage in sustainability initiatives and disclose their emissions data, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change within the water service sector. Overall, California Water Service's emissions data and climate commitments reflect an ongoing effort to manage and reduce their environmental impact while maintaining transparency in their operations.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,626,730,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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California Water Service is committed to some 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.
