Chesapeake Utilities
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, commonly referred to as Chesapeake Utilities, is a prominent energy provider headquartered in the United States. Established in 1859, the company has evolved significantly, now serving major operational regions across Delaware, Maryland, and Florida. As a key player in the natural gas and electric utility industry, Chesapeake Utilities focuses on delivering reliable energy solutions, including natural gas distribution, propane distribution, and renewable energy services. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique services such as renewable natural gas and energy efficiency programmes. With a strong market position, Chesapeake Utilities has achieved notable milestones, including expansions into new markets and a consistent track record of customer satisfaction. Their dedication to safety and environmental stewardship further distinguishes them in the competitive energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Chesapeake Utilities'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Chesapeake Utilities's score of 8 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chesapeake Utilities's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Chesapeake Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 210,074,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 192,505,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 17,569,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the previous years, Chesapeake Utilities has shown a trend of decreasing emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 234,182,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 215,226,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 18,956,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in emissions from 2022 to 2023. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor have they outlined any climate pledges. However, their ongoing efforts to track and report emissions reflect an awareness of climate impact and a potential pathway towards future commitments.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 270,328,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,768,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Chesapeake Utilities 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.
