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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.

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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.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Essential Utilities's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Essential Utilities's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Essential Utilities reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,488,600,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 463,065,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 41,392,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 8,194,886,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the extensive impact of their supply chain and product use. Essential Utilities has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This long-term target reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate change within the utilities sector. The company has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts. Overall, Essential Utilities is focused on reducing its carbon footprint while continuing to provide essential services, aligning with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
80,761,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Essential Utilities's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Essential Utilities is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Essential Utilities 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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