Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates across the southeastern region. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has established itself as a leader in natural gas distribution, serving millions of customers with reliable energy solutions. Specialising in natural gas services, Southern Company Gas offers a range of products, including residential and commercial gas supply, pipeline transportation, and storage solutions. Its commitment to safety and innovation sets it apart in the industry, ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible energy delivery. With a strong market position, Southern Company Gas has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and advancements in technology. The company continues to focus on sustainable practices, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted energy provider in the region.
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Southern Company Gas's score of 12 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Southern Company Gas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Southern Company Gas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,544,734,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 79,264,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which represent direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 2 emissions of approximately 280,610,000 kg CO2e, calculated on a market-based approach. Southern Company Gas has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. However, it is important to note that the emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, The Southern Company, which may have its own climate commitments and initiatives. Historically, Southern Company Gas has shown a trend in emissions reporting, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at approximately 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 1,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This data reflects the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified. Overall, while Southern Company Gas has substantial emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Southern Company Gas 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.
