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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.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

South Jersey Industries's score of 3 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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South Jersey Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, South Jersey Industries reported approximately 99,000 kg CO2e in fugitive methane emissions from its infrastructure, although specific scopes of emissions were not disclosed. In 2023, the company recorded about 53,000 kg CO2e from similar sources. For the year 2022, South Jersey Industries disclosed comprehensive emissions data, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 135,230,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 40,765,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services reaching approximately 2,615,489,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reliance on upstream emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing these in their climate strategy. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for future commitment. South Jersey Industries is positioned within an industry that is increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
101,792,000
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Scope 2
232,741,000
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Scope 3
2,339,710,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. South Jersey Industries's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very 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 South Jersey Industries is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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South Jersey Industries 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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