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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 453,273,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 8,543,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (5,627,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (117,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled about 32,859,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant 453,273,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (63,890,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (279,544,000 kg CO2e). 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 reduce Scope 1 emissions. The company has not committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets, and their near-term targets have been removed. However, they continue to focus on reducing their carbon footprint through various initiatives and strategies. Overall, California Water Service's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing supply chain impacts in their climate strategy.
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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 | - | - | - | - |
| 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.
