American States Water Co
American States Water's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, American States Water completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, American States Water has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into American States Water's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American States Water amounted to 16,033 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American States Water decreased by 8.22%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
American States Water's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American States Water's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of American States Water were 2,608 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has American States Water reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, American States Water's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that American States Water's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), American States Water's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that American States Water's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are American States Water's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, American States Water reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,495 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,425 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has American States Water reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, American States Water's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 11.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), American States Water's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that American States Water 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does American States Water use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, American States Water reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
American States Water's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into American States Water's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, American States Water reported 127,935 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of American States Water includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
American States Water's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American States Water's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, American States Water reported total Scope 3 emissions of 127,935 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Insights into American States Water’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, American States Water reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,608 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 596 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.38 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
American States Water's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does American States Water's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, American States Water reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.38 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 410.96, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does American States Water rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, American States Water ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places American States Water among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into American States Water's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, American States Water reported a total carbon footprint of 143,968 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 724.13% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to American States Water's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.32%. a