South Jersey Industries
South Jersey Industries, often referred to as SJI, is a prominent energy services holding company headquartered in Folsom, New Jersey. Established in 1910, SJI has evolved into a key player in the natural gas and energy sector, primarily serving customers across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The company focuses on the distribution of natural gas, energy generation, and renewable energy solutions, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy practices. With a commitment to innovation, South Jersey Industries offers unique services such as energy efficiency programmes and renewable energy initiatives, catering to the growing demand for environmentally responsible energy solutions. Notable achievements include its recognition for excellence in customer service and its strategic investments in clean energy technologies, solidifying its market position as a forward-thinking energy provider.
DitchCarbon Score
How does South Jersey Industries'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
South Jersey Industries's score of 10 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
South Jersey Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, South Jersey Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,610,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 135,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 40,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2,615,489,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. This marked a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2021, where they reported approximately 2,470,878,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while South Jersey Industries is aware of its emissions, it may not yet have formalised strategies to achieve significant reductions. Overall, South Jersey Industries is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, but further clarity on its climate commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its sustainability profile.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 101,792,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 232,741,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,339,710,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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South Jersey Industries is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
