Yarra Valley Water
Yarra Valley Water, a leading water utility company based in Australia, has been serving the communities of Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs since its establishment in 1994. Headquartered in the Yarra Valley region, the company is dedicated to providing high-quality drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services to over 1.8 million residents. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Yarra Valley Water has implemented various initiatives to enhance water conservation and environmental stewardship. The company is recognised for its commitment to customer service and operational excellence, consistently achieving high satisfaction ratings. As a key player in the Australian water industry, Yarra Valley Water continues to set benchmarks in service delivery and community engagement, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for future generations.
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Yarra Valley Water's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Yarra Valley Water's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 16,190,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions decreasing from about 18,379,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 23,347,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are directly related to its operations and energy consumption. Yarra Valley Water has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which the company joined in 2019. The SBTi classification indicates that Yarra Valley Water is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, with a focus on both immediate and long-term targets. The company's emissions data shows a consistent downward trend, with total emissions decreasing from about 33,255,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the latest figure in 2023. This reduction demonstrates Yarra Valley Water's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the water utilities sector in Australia.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,972,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,712,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Yarra Valley Water is committed to some 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.
