Public Profile

Aqua America

Aqua America, also known as Aqua, is a leading water and wastewater utility company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1886, Aqua has grown to serve millions of customers across several major operational regions, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. The company operates within the water utility industry, focusing on the provision of essential water and wastewater services. Aqua America is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions that enhance water quality and efficiency. With a strong market position, Aqua has achieved notable milestones, including significant infrastructure investments and a focus on environmental stewardship. As a trusted provider, Aqua America continues to play a vital role in ensuring safe and reliable water services for communities across the nation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aqua America's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Aqua America's score of 13 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aqua America's reported carbon emissions

Aqua America, headquartered in the United States, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. Aqua America has made a near-term commitment to establish reduction targets, with a deadline for submission set for July 31, 2023. While specific reduction targets have not yet been disclosed, the company is actively working towards compliance with climate commitments. As part of its climate strategy, Aqua America has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The company operates within the water utilities sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in corporate climate commitments. Aqua America’s ongoing efforts reflect a growing recognition of the need for water utilities to play a role in mitigating climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aqua America's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Aqua America is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Aqua America 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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