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.
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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 8194886000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 463065000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 41392000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions. Over the years, Essential Utilities has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 9020390000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 489132000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 125766000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a complex emissions profile, particularly with Scope 3 emissions, which have consistently been high, reflecting the company's extensive supply chain and product use impacts. Despite these figures, Essential Utilities has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader industry context, where many utilities are under pressure to enhance their sustainability practices and reduce their carbon footprints. Overall, while Essential Utilities has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of clear reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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Add to project| 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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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 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.
