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Golden State Water Company Sustainability Profile

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Golden State Water Company, a prominent player in the water utility industry, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 1929, the company has grown to serve millions of customers across California, particularly in regions such as Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. Specialising in water distribution and wastewater management, Golden State Water Company is committed to providing high-quality water services while prioritising sustainability and environmental stewardship. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in water conservation technologies and infrastructure improvements. Recognised for its reliability and customer service, Golden State Water Company continues to maintain a strong market position, contributing significantly to the communities it serves. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, the company remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

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How does Golden State Water Company'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.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Golden State Water Company's score of 29 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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Golden State Water Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from American States Water Company

Golden State Water Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of American States Water Company, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, Golden State Water Company is part of a broader corporate family that may have established climate initiatives. However, there are no documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges at this time. As a subsidiary, Golden State Water Company may align its sustainability efforts with those of American States Water Company, which could include industry-standard practices for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate resilience. The absence of specific data highlights the need for transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies, particularly in the water utility sector, where climate impacts can significantly affect operations and service delivery.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,634,650
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
20,087,470
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Golden State Water Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Golden State Water Company's primary industry is Water Distribution, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Golden State Water Company's Location?

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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 Golden State Water Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Golden State Water Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Golden State Water Company's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 100% last year and increased by approximately 537% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 68% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
68%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
31%
Investments
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Golden State Water Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Golden State Water Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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