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Southern Company Gas, a prominent player in the Gas Works Gas industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across the southeastern region. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has established itself as a leader in providing natural gas distribution and related services, catering to millions of customers.
With a commitment to safety and reliability, Southern Company Gas offers a range of core products, including natural gas supply, pipeline transportation, and energy efficiency solutions. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to sustainable energy practices, setting it apart in a competitive market.
Notable achievements include significant investments in infrastructure and technology, which have bolstered its market position. Southern Company Gas continues to play a vital role in the energy landscape, ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible gas services for its customers.
-5 vs industry average
Southern Company Gas’s score of 9 is lower than 40% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gas Works is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Gas Works industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Southern Company Gas, a US-based gas works company, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 83 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This follows 79 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and 79 billion kg CO2e in 2023. In 2021, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.5 billion kg CO2e, including 960 million kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. This figure was preceded by 1.4 billion kg CO2e (with 910 million kg CO2e fugitive emissions) in 2020, 1.3 billion kg CO2e (with 790 million kg CO2e fugitive emissions) in 2019, and 1.4 billion kg CO2e (with 780 million kg CO2e fugitive emissions) in 2018. In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were around 1.4 billion kg CO2e. Looking further back, their Scope 1 emissions in 2007 were approximately 157 billion kg CO2e.
Southern Company Gas's climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, The Southern Company. The Southern Company has set an intermediate goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% from 2007 levels by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. As of preliminary 2025 emissions data, The Southern Company system has achieved an estimated 47% reduction in GHG emissions since 2007.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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