Southwest Gas Holdings
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Southwest Gas, is a prominent utility company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1931, the company primarily operates in the natural gas distribution sector, serving millions of customers across Arizona, Nevada, and California. With a commitment to delivering safe and reliable natural gas services, Southwest Gas has distinguished itself through its innovative infrastructure and customer-focused solutions. The company offers a range of services, including residential and commercial gas distribution, as well as energy efficiency programmes that promote sustainable practices. Recognised for its operational excellence, Southwest Gas Holdings has achieved significant milestones in safety and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a leader in the natural gas industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Southwest Gas Holdings'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
Southwest Gas Holdings's score of 6 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Southwest Gas Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Southwest Gas Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 360,785,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,597,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for that year. Notably, their Scope 1 emissions include significant contributions from mobile combustion (about 14,427,500 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (approximately 321,959,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Southwest Gas Holdings has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 366,516,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 7,643,540 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions from previous years. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined in their disclosures. The company operates within the natural gas sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact. As such, Southwest Gas Holdings is expected to enhance its climate commitments and transparency in emissions reporting to align with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,051,492,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,473,420 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,371,300 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Southwest Gas Holdings 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.
