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
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 85% 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 commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, the company has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 205,149,200 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has not established formal reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Southwest Gas Holdings continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. However, the absence of specific reduction targets suggests that further action may be necessary to enhance their climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
