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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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46

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Essential Utilities's score of 46 is higher than 96% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 504,457,000 kg CO2e, comprising 463,065,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 41,392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 8,194,886,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Essential Utilities has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 468,696,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 489,132,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 125,766,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively disclosing its emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. While Essential Utilities has not set specific near-term or long-term reduction targets, it is noted that they are in the process of developing these commitments, with a deadline for submission set for July 31, 2023. The company has not committed to a net-zero target as of now, but it remains engaged in evaluating its climate strategies. Overall, Essential Utilities is navigating its carbon emissions landscape with a focus on accountability and future planning, reflecting the broader industry trend towards enhanced climate action and sustainability commitments.

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80,761,000
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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

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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
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