California Water Service
California Water Service, commonly known as Cal Water, is a leading provider of water utility services in the United States. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates across several major regions, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, and the Central Coast. Founded in 1926, Cal Water has established itself as a key player in the water industry, focusing on delivering high-quality water and wastewater services to residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Cal Water offers a range of core services, including water distribution, treatment, and conservation programmes. The company is recognised for its proactive approach to water management and customer service, positioning itself as a trusted resource in the communities it serves. Notable achievements include its efforts in water conservation and infrastructure improvements, which have solidified its reputation as a leader in the water utility sector.
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California Water Service's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, California Water Service reported total carbon emissions of approximately 495,125,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 8,543,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 32,859,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 465,895,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by end-of-life treatment of sold products, which accounts for about 279,544,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 386,272,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, alongside Scope 1 emissions of about 8,231,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of around 569,204,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 14,099,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 36,019,000 kg CO2e (market-based). California Water Service has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term goal to develop a company-wide electric vehicle strategy, aiming for 100% zero-emission passenger vehicles in California by 2035. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions, particularly focusing on Scope 1 emissions. The company has not reported any near-term targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but remains committed to reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives. The emissions data and commitments are sourced directly from California Water Service Group, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,953,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,093,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 52,693,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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California Water Service 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.
