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New Jersey Resources (NJR) is a prominent US-based energy utility, headquartered in Wall, New Jersey. Established in 1952, this diversified energy company delivers essential services across New Jersey and through various clean energy projects nationwide.
As a key player in the electricity and natural gas sector, NJR operates robust natural gas distribution through New Jersey Natural Gas, serving over 570,000 customers. The organisation is also a significant investor in renewable energy, pioneering ventures in solar and onshore wind assets to advance sustainable energy infrastructure.
NJR's integrated approach to energy, encompassing distribution, clean energy, and energy services, underscores its commitment to reliable and environmentally responsible solutions. This dedication positions New Jersey Resources as a leader in advancing a cleaner energy future for its communities.
-5 vs industry average
New Jersey Resources’s score of 11 is lower than 35% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electricity from Other Sources is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
New Jersey Resources, headquartered in the US and operating in the Electricity nec industry, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2025 as approximately 8.53 million kg CO2e. This follows Scope 1 emissions of approximately 13.97 million kg CO2e in 2024 and approximately 16.44 million kg CO2e in 2023.
In 2022, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 51.58 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 300,000 kg CO2e. Looking back, in 2021, Scope 1 emissions were about 1.63 million kg CO2e. In 2020, New Jersey Resources reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 54.49 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.03 million kg CO2e. For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 54.92 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 1.03 million kg CO2e. In 2016 and 2015, only Scope 1 fugitive emissions were reported, at approximately 54.92 million kg CO2e and 55.92 million kg CO2e, respectively. In 2006, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 116.92 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.33 million kg CO2e.
New Jersey Resources is committed to significant emissions reductions, targeting a 60% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2006 levels as the baseline. The company also aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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