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Water Distribution
US
updated 6 months ago

San Jose Water Company

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San Jose Water Company, often referred to as SJW, is a leading water utility provider headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Established in 1866, the company has a rich history of serving the communities of Silicon Valley and surrounding regions. As a key player in the water industry, SJW focuses on delivering high-quality water services, including water supply, treatment, and distribution. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, San Jose Water Company stands out for its advanced water conservation programmes and infrastructure investments. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its efforts in environmental stewardship and customer service excellence. As a trusted provider, SJW continues to play a vital role in ensuring reliable water access for its growing customer base, solidifying its position in the competitive water utility market.

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31

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

San Jose Water Company's score of 31 is higher than 61% 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 Jose Water Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from SJW Group

San Jose Water Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of SJW Group, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from San Jose Water Company, it is important to note that emissions data and climate initiatives may be inherited from its parent company, SJW Group. This relationship suggests that any climate strategies or performance metrics could be aligned with those of SJW Group, although specific details are not provided. As a part of the water utility sector, San Jose Water Company is likely to be engaged in broader industry efforts to address climate change, focusing on sustainable water management and reducing operational impacts. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, the company's individual commitments remain unclear.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
5,748,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
9,449,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,008,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. San Jose Water Company's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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San Jose Water 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.

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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