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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.

8

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Unitil Corporation's score of 8 is higher than 75% 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 from Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, they recorded 150 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which pertain to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, their Scope 3 emissions, which encompass other indirect emissions, were also 57,300,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. In 2021, Unitil's emissions were significantly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,516,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were not reported. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Unitil's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their emissions reporting, although further details on specific reduction strategies or long-term climate commitments are not available. The company operates within a sector that is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, aligning with broader industry trends towards climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
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000
000
Scope 3
1,624,110,200
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000
000

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. Unitil Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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