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Williams Companies

Williams Companies, Inc., commonly referred to as Williams, is a leading player in the energy sector, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Founded in 1908, the company has established itself as a key provider of natural gas infrastructure, primarily focusing on the transportation and processing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. With extensive operations across the United States, Williams is renowned for its innovative pipeline systems and processing facilities, which are integral to the energy supply chain. The company’s commitment to safety and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, positioning it as a trusted partner in energy delivery. Williams has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its Transco pipeline, which is one of the largest-volume natural gas pipelines in the country. This strategic positioning underscores Williams' role as a vital contributor to the energy landscape, ensuring reliable access to natural gas for millions of consumers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Williams Companies'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.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Petroleum Coke 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Williams Companies's score of 15 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Williams Companies's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Williams Companies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,460,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,640,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,810,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled 13,640,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Williams has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase in total emissions from 12,740,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure. Despite these increases, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent disclosures. Williams Companies is committed to addressing climate change, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been detailed. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.

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Scope 1
13,300,000,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Williams Companies's primary industry is Petroleum Coke, 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. Williams Companies 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.

Williams Companies 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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