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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.
How does San Diego Gas And Electric'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.
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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.
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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2018 | 2019 | |
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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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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.