American Water
American Water Works Company, Inc., commonly known as American Water, is a leading provider of water and wastewater services in the United States. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the company operates across various regions, including the Midwest, Northeast, and West, serving millions of customers. Founded in 1886, American Water has established itself as a pioneer in the water utility industry, achieving significant milestones such as the introduction of innovative water treatment technologies. The company offers a range of core services, including water distribution, wastewater treatment, and water quality management, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and community engagement. As a market leader, American Water is recognised for its operational excellence and has received numerous accolades for its environmental stewardship and customer service. With a strong focus on infrastructure investment and modernisation, American Water continues to set the standard in the water utility sector.
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American Water's score of 28 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
American Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, American Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 534,773,000 kg CO2e, comprising 74,877,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 459,896,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 557,491,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 69,721,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 487,770,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 534,364,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 73,457,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 460,907,000 kg CO2e. American Water has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions, nor have they committed to any science-based targets. The absence of detailed climate pledges suggests a need for further transparency regarding their long-term climate strategy. The company operates within the water utility sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,977,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 789,699,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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American Water 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.
