American Water
American Water Works Company, Inc., commonly known as American Water, is a leading provider of water and wastewater services in the United States. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the company operates across various regions, including the Midwest, Northeast, and West, serving millions of customers. Founded in 1886, American Water has established itself as a pioneer in the water utility industry, achieving significant milestones such as the introduction of innovative water treatment technologies. The company offers a range of core services, including water distribution, wastewater treatment, and water quality management, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and community engagement. As a market leader, American Water is recognised for its operational excellence and has received numerous accolades for its environmental stewardship and customer service. With a strong focus on infrastructure investment and modernisation, American Water continues to set the standard in the water utility sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does American Water'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
American Water's score of 32 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
American Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, American Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 534,773,000 kg CO2e, comprising 74,877,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 459,896,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. Over the years, American Water's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2022, the company emitted about 557,491,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 69,721,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 487,770,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of approximately 534,364,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 73,457,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 460,907,000 kg CO2e, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of 506,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, American Water has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a major player in the water utility sector, American Water's emissions profile highlights the importance of sustainable practices and the potential for future improvements in carbon management.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,977,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 789,699,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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American 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.
