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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
American States Water's score of 30 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 (with a market-based total of 7,495,000 kg CO2e), and 127,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the company has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 43,466,220 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 2,604,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 16,078,630 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 63,818,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions have increased significantly from 66,924,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 127,935,000 kg CO2e in 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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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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American States Water 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.
