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.
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American Water's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, American Water reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 69363000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 430362000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 757949000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 499725000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 74877000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 459896000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 649000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2024. American Water has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 40% by 2025, using a 2007 baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2035 from a 2020 baseline. Long-term goals include reaching net zero absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. These commitments reflect American Water's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2007 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,977,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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American Water 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.
