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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Essential Utilities's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Essential Utilities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,000,000,000 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 most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached approximately 8,194,886,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy. Essential Utilities has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 60% from a 2019 baseline by the year 2035. This target reflects a long-term strategy to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company has reiterated this commitment across multiple reports, indicating a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Overall, Essential Utilities is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the challenges posed by its extensive Scope 3 emissions, which represent a critical area for improvement in the utilities sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 553,530,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 117,393,000 | 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 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.
