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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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29

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

American States Water's score of 29 is higher than 86% 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 Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 43,466,220 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,604,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 16,078,630 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 63,818,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, American States Water has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to align with these trends.

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1,634,650
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
20,087,470
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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 medium 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. This request for American States Water is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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American States Water is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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