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 score of 22 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Water Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Water Distribution industry has increased its overall emissions by 287% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yarra Valley Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Yarra Valley Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 196,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,371,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,176,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 186,979,000 kg CO2e. Yarra Valley Water is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the organisation's dedication to addressing climate change within the water utilities sector. The company has made strides in its emissions reporting, with a comprehensive disclosure of its emissions across all relevant scopes. However, it has faced challenges, including the removal of some near-term targets and the need for further verification of its long-term commitments. Yarra Valley Water's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent organisations. The organisation continues to work towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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Yarra Valley Water’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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