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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, American Water reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 534,773,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 74,877,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 459,896,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 557,491,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 69,721,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 487,770,000 kg CO2e. American Water has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 40% by 2025, using a 2007 baseline. This target is part of their near-term strategy, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Additionally, they plan to reduce emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline. The emissions data and climate commitments are sourced directly from American Water Works Company, Inc., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,977,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 789,699,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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American 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.
