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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.

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15

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Southwest Gas Holdings's score of 15 is higher than 81% 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 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 commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. Over the years, the company has shown a trend of managing its emissions effectively. For instance, in 2022, Scope 1 emissions were about 158,108,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 6,324,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a relatively stable emissions profile, with a focus on reducing their carbon footprint. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their reports, Southwest Gas Holdings continues to engage in industry-standard practices for emissions management. The company is committed to addressing climate change, although specific pledges or targets have not been outlined. Overall, Southwest Gas Holdings demonstrates a proactive approach to carbon emissions management, aligning with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate impact.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,051,492,000
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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

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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