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Essential Utilities, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the research and development services sector (NAICS 73). Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions for water and energy utilities. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability, Essential Utilities offers a range of unique services, including advanced data analytics and infrastructure management.
The company operates primarily in the US, with significant activities in various regions, ensuring that its cutting-edge technologies meet the diverse needs of its clients. Essential Utilities has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the utility sector, recognised for its commitment to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction. Through its dedication to research and development, Essential Utilities continues to drive advancements that shape the future of utility services.
43
DitchCarbon score
+10 vs industry average
Essential Utilities’s score of 43 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.198
20182025
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Essential Utilities's reported carbon emissions
Essential Utilities reported total emissions of approximately 8.5 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This included about 443.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 39.2 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 8.0 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions were the use of sold products (approximately 8.1 billion kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 37.9 million kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (approximately 37.1 million kg CO2e).
The company has set a long-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2035, using a 2019 baseline. Essential Utilities has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), though their near-term target commitment status is currently listed as "Commitment removed" as of July 2019, with an extension for targets to be submitted by July 2023.
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Essential Utilities’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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