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Northwest Natural Gas Company
Northwest Natural Gas Company, commonly referred to as NW Natural, is a leading provider of natural gas services in the United States. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company primarily operates in the Pacific Northwest, serving over 700,000 customers across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Founded in 1859, NW Natural has a rich history marked by significant milestones in the energy sector. Specialising in the distribution of natural gas, NW Natural offers a range of services, including residential and commercial gas supply, energy efficiency programmes, and renewable energy initiatives. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to cleaner energy solutions. With a strong market presence and a reputation for reliability, Northwest Natural Gas Company continues to lead the way in the natural gas industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Northwest Natural Gas Company's score of 12 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Northwest Natural Gas Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. Despite the lack of detailed emissions data, Northwest Natural Gas 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, the company's climate strategies may align with those of its parent organisation, but specific details on emissions reductions or sustainability initiatives have not been disclosed. The absence of concrete data highlights the need for transparency in corporate climate commitments within the natural gas sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 97,499,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Northwest Natural Gas Company 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.
