American Water Works Co Inc
American Water Works's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into American Water Works's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Water Works amounted to 534,773 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Water Works decreased by 4.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Water Works were 74,877 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has American Water Works reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, American Water Works's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), American Water Works's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are American Water Works's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, American Water Works reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 459,896 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has American Water Works reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does American Water Works use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, American Water Works reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
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 2023, American Water Works reported 649,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
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 2023, American Water Works reported total Scope 3 emissions of 649,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), American Water Works's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that American Water Works 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does American Water Works disclose?
In 2023, American Water Works reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to American Water Works's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 370,000 tCOâ‚‚e (57.06%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 159,000 tCOâ‚‚e (24.52%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 113,000 tCOâ‚‚e (17.43%)
American Water Works's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into American Water Works's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, American Water Works reported a total carbon footprint of 1,183,773 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.76% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to American Water Works's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 54.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 38.85%.