Southwest Gas Holdings Inc

Common Name
Southwest Gas Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Employees
11,122
Ticker
SWX
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc. is a diversified utility-centered company with a primary focus on providing natural gas services. Operating mainly in Arizona, Nevada, and California, it supplies millions ...

Southwest Gas Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2022, Southwest Gas Holdings 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, Southwest Gas Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Southwest Gas Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Southwest Gas Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Southwest Gas Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Southwest Gas Holdings amounted to 381,368.46 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Southwest Gas Holdings increased by 1.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Southwest Gas Holdings were 375,223.73 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Southwest Gas Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Southwest Gas Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2022, Southwest Gas Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,144.73 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Southwest Gas Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 35.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 19.61% in 2022, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Southwest Gas Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2022, Southwest Gas Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Southwest Gas Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2022, Southwest Gas Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 375,223.73 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,960 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 75.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Southwest Gas Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TPortland General ElectricYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,843,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,923Scope 1 Intensity: 2,341.10 tCO2e/$MNiSourceYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,492,279 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,505Scope 1 Intensity: 997.62 tCO2e/$MCalifornia Water Service GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 795Scope 1 Intensity: 10.33 tCO2e/$MEssential UtilitiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 926,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,054Scope 1 Intensity: 450.93 tCO2e/$MChesapeake UtilitiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 192,505 tCO2eRevenue: $M 671Scope 1 Intensity: 287.06 tCO2e/$MOGE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,040,683 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,674Scope 1 Intensity: 3,380.58 tCO2e/$MSpireYear: 2023Scope 1: 333,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,666Scope 1 Intensity: 125.01 tCO2e/$MAtmos EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 156,162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,275Scope 1 Intensity: 36.53 tCO2e/$MMDU Resources GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,963,433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,657Scope 1 Intensity: 421.58 tCO2e/$MAlliant EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,631,273 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,027Scope 1 Intensity: 3,384.97 tCO2e/$MTTTXNM EnergyYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,844,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,250Scope 1 Intensity: 2,153.56 tCO2e/$MUGIYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,070,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,928Scope 1 Intensity: 119.88 tCO2e/$MSempraYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,720Scope 1 Intensity: 406.70 tCO2e/$MAvistaYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,458,675 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,710Scope 1 Intensity: 1,437.65 tCO2e/$MEvergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,958,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,847Scope 1 Intensity: 3,584.27 tCO2e/$MBlack HillsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,512,017 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,331Scope 1 Intensity: 1,935.41 tCO2e/$MDominion EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,393Scope 1 Intensity: 2,049.61 tCO2e/$MPSEGYear: 2023Scope 1: 549,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,237Scope 1 Intensity: 48.86 tCO2e/$MHawaiian Electric IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,418,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,682Scope 1 Intensity: 1,200.06 tCO2e/$MNew Jersey ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,068 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,963Scope 1 Intensity: 25.51 tCO2e/$MONE GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 417,058 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,372Scope 1 Intensity: 175.83 tCO2e/$MAESYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,401,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,668Scope 1 Intensity: 2,636.64 tCO2e/$MBrookfield RenewableYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,142Scope 1 Intensity: 32.51 tCO2e/$MIdacorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.99 tCO2e/$MSouthwest Gas HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 375,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,960Scope 1 Intensity: 75.65 tCO2e/$M

How does Southwest Gas Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2022, Southwest Gas Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 75.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 724.27 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Southwest Gas Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2022, Southwest Gas Holdings ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Southwest Gas Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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