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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In 2024, American States Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 499,725,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 430,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 69,363,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, when total emissions in the US were about 534,773,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 459,896,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 74,877,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 40% by 2025 from a 2007 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2035 from a 2020 baseline. These initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. American States Water's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced. The company continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance while addressing the challenges of climate change.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,634,650 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 20,087,470 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.