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Unitil Corporation

Unitil Corporation, a prominent energy provider, is headquartered in the United States and primarily serves regions in New England and the mid-Atlantic. Founded in 1984, Unitil has established itself in the utility industry, focusing on the delivery of electricity and natural gas to residential and commercial customers. The company is known for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and innovative infrastructure development. Unitil's core services include reliable energy distribution and customer-centric programmes that promote energy efficiency. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and environmental stewardship, Unitil has garnered recognition for its efforts in advancing clean energy initiatives. As a key player in the energy sector, Unitil Corporation continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a dedication to customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in energy services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Unitil Corporation'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Unitil Corporation's score of 10 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unitil Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Unitil Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 150 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 57,300,150 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which accounted for 57,300,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 22,516,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed. The 2019 data indicated significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 1,237,989,000 kg CO2e from the processing of sold products and 384,311,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Despite these figures, Unitil has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Unitil's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to enhance their climate impact.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
1,624,110,200
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000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unitil Corporation's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, 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 Unitil Corporation 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.

Unitil Corporation 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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