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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.

12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Extraction 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Southwest Gas Holdings's score of 12 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Southwest Gas Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Southwest Gas Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 390,208,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 384,608,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 6,006,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 360,785,400 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 2 emissions of about 9,597,020 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Furthermore, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by Southwest Gas Holdings, indicating a potential area for future commitment in climate action. Overall, while Southwest Gas Holdings has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the absence of reduction targets suggests that further initiatives may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate commitments.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
376,348,140
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
9,597,020
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southwest Gas Holdings's primary industry is Natural gas and services related to natural gas extraction, excluding surveying, 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 Southwest Gas Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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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