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
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Industry Benchmark
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South Jersey Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, South Jersey Industries reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,615,489,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included about 135,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 40,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 2,615,489,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. The company has shown a trend of reducing its emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 101,792,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 135,230,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and Scope 2 emissions dropping from approximately 232,741,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 40,765,000 kg CO2e in 2022. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. In 2023 and 2024, emissions data is not available, but the company has reported fugitive methane emissions from infrastructure, with figures of approximately 53,000 kg CO2e and 99,000 kg CO2e respectively for those years. Overall, while South Jersey Industries has made strides in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies moving forward.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| 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.
