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.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Southwest Gas Holdings's score of 15 is higher than 76% 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 2023, Southwest Gas Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 158,627,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,345,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,324,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a trend of reducing emissions. For instance, in 2022, Scope 1 emissions were about 158,108,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were 6,324,000 kg CO2e and 6,136,000 kg CO2e, respectively. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions in 2023, but overall, the company has been actively engaged in tracking and reporting its emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Southwest Gas Holdings remains focused on transparency regarding its emissions data. The company’s commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive reporting practices, although further details on specific reduction strategies or climate pledges are not available. As a key player in the gas industry, Southwest Gas Holdings is positioned to contribute to broader climate goals, aligning with industry standards for emissions management and sustainability.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,051,492,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,473,420 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,371,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
