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US
updated 5 days ago

San Diego Gas And Electric

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San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, is a leading utility provider headquartered in San Diego, California. Established in 1881, SDG&E has evolved to serve over 3.6 million customers across San Diego and southern Orange counties, making it a pivotal player in the energy sector. The company operates primarily in the electric and natural gas industries, offering a range of services that include energy delivery, renewable energy solutions, and energy efficiency programmes. SDG&E is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, with significant investments in clean energy technologies and infrastructure. Notable achievements include being at the forefront of California's transition to renewable energy, positioning SDG&E as a market leader in innovative energy solutions. With a focus on reliability and customer service, SDG&E continues to shape the future of energy in the region.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

San Diego Gas And Electric's score of 28 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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San Diego Gas And Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,280,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,159,200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 82,800,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 7,038,000,000 kg CO2e. SDG&E has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with biannual progress reports to be submitted to the Governor and State Legislature starting in 2023. The specific reduction percentages for these targets have not been disclosed. The emissions data for SDG&E is cascaded from its parent company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, reflecting its current subsidiary status. This data is part of a broader commitment to sustainability and climate action within the energy sector.

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20182019
Scope 1
1,640,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
184,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
7,540,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. San Diego Gas And Electric's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 San Diego Gas And Electric is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

San Diego Gas And Electric 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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