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.
Industry Average
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Aqua America's score of 8 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
In 2021, Aqua America reported greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 0.0088 tonnes CO2e per million USD in revenue, although specific total emissions figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 were not disclosed. The company has not set any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As of now, Aqua America does not inherit emissions data from a parent company, indicating that their climate performance metrics are independently reported. The absence of detailed emissions data highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding their climate impact.
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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 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.
