American Water Works Co Inc
American Water Works's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, American Water Works 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).
American Water Works has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into American Water Works's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Water Works amounted to 499,725 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Water Works decreased by 6.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
American Water Works's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Water Works's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Water Works were 69,363 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has American Water Works reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, American Water Works's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that American Water Works's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Water Works's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are American Water Works's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, American Water Works reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 430,362 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has American Water Works reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Water Works's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that American Water Works's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does American Water Works use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, American Water Works reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
American Water Works's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into American Water Works's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, American Water Works reported 757,949 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 2024 disclosure of American Water Works includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
American Water Works's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Water Works's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, American Water Works reported total Scope 3 emissions of 757,949 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Water Works's Scope 3 emissions increased by 16.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does American Water Works disclose?
In 2024, American Water Works reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of American Water Works's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to American Water Works's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 469,318 tCO₂e (61.33%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 157,503 tCO₂e (20.58%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 130,803 tCO₂e (17.09%)
American Water Works's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into American Water Works’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, American Water Works reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,363 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,684 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.81 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
American Water Works's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does American Water Works's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, American Water Works reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,031.67, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does American Water Works rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, American Water Works ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places American Water Works among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into American Water Works's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, American Water Works reported a total carbon footprint of 1,257,674 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.24% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to American Water Works's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 34.22%.a