Chesapeake Utilities Corp
Chesapeake Utilities's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Chesapeake Utilities 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Chesapeake Utilities 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 |
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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.  | 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 Chesapeake Utilities's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chesapeake Utilities amounted to 210,074 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 Chesapeake Utilities decreased by 10.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chesapeake Utilities were 192,505 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Chesapeake Utilities reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Chesapeake Utilities reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,569 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Chesapeake Utilities reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 79.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Chesapeake Utilities 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Chesapeake Utilities use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Chesapeake Utilities reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Chesapeake Utilities’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Chesapeake Utilities reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 192,505 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 671 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 287.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Chesapeake Utilities's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Chesapeake Utilities's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Chesapeake Utilities reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 287.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 408.83 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Chesapeake Utilities rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Chesapeake Utilities ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Chesapeake Utilities is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a