California Water Service Group
California Water Service Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, California Water Service Group 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).
California Water Service Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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 California Water Service Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of California Water Service Group amounted to 38,854 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of California Water Service Group increased by 84.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
California Water Service Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are California Water Service Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of California Water Service Group were 8,210 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has California Water Service Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, California Water Service Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 161.55%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), California Water Service Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 47.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are California Water Service Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, California Water Service Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,644 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
What methodology does California Water Service Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, California Water Service Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
California Water Service Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into California Water Service Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, California Water Service Group reported 368,031 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 California Water Service Group includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
California Water Service Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are California Water Service Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, California Water Service Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 368,031 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 37.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 62.12% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2021), California Water Service Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 631.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does California Water Service Group disclose?
In 2023, California Water Service Group reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of California Water Service Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to California Water Service Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 228,562 tCOâ‚‚e (62.1%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 71,523 tCOâ‚‚e (19.43%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 48,632 tCOâ‚‚e (13.21%)
California Water Service Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into California Water Service Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, California Water Service Group reported a total carbon footprint of 406,885 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 470.16% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to California Water Service Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.53%.