Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the water and natural gas utility industry. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and North Carolina. Essential Utilities is dedicated to providing safe and reliable water and natural gas services, focusing on sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings include water distribution, wastewater treatment, and natural gas services, distinguished by their commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. Essential Utilities has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. With a strong emphasis on customer service and operational efficiency, Essential Utilities continues to be a leader in the utility sector, recognised for its efforts in enhancing infrastructure and promoting sustainable practices.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Essential 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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Essential Utilities's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Essential Utilities's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Essential Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 504,457,000 kg CO2e, comprising 463,065,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 41,392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 8,194,886,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Essential Utilities has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2020, the total emissions were approximately 642,481,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 531,219,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 111,262,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific near-term or long-term reduction targets, and its commitment to net-zero emissions is currently not established. Essential Utilities operates within the water utilities sector in the United States and is subject to evolving climate regulations and expectations. The company has indicated a commitment to submit reduction targets by July 31, 2023, as part of its compliance with the Commitment Compliance Policy. However, as of now, no formal targets have been publicly disclosed.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,383,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 80,761,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Essential Utilities is committed to some 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.
