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.
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Williams Companies's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Williams Companies reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 13,640,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 13,640,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, alongside 1,810,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 15,460,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Williams has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company aims for a 56% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2005 baseline. Additionally, they aspire to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2050. In early 2024, Williams announced a new goal to decrease intensity-based carbon emissions by 30% from 2018 levels by 2028, further demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. The company has also implemented the Transco Emissions Reduction Program, projected to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by an estimated 72% system-wide by 2023. These initiatives underscore Williams Companies' proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,300,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Williams Companies 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.
