Williams Companies Inc
Williams Companies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Williams Companies 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).
Williams Companies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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 Williams Companies's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Williams Companies amounted to 15,519,830.6 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 Williams Companies decreased by 0.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Williams Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Williams Companies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Williams Companies were 13,389,355.6 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Williams Companies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Williams Companies's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Williams Companies's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Williams Companies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Williams Companies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Williams Companies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,130,475 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,130,475 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Williams Companies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Williams Companies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 37.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Williams Companies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 17.71% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Williams Companies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Williams Companies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Williams Companies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Williams Companies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Williams Companies reported 25,071,986.2 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 Williams Companies includes a breakdown across 3 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
Williams Companies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Williams Companies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Williams Companies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 25,071,986.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.93% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Williams Companies's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Williams Companies's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Williams Companies disclose?
In 2024, Williams Companies reported emissions for 3 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 Williams Companies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Williams Companies's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 25,054,807 tCO₂e (99.93%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 13,607.43 tCO₂e (0.05%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,571.77 tCO₂e (0.01%)
Williams Companies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Williams Companies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Williams Companies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,389,355.6 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,503 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,274.81 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Williams Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Williams Companies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Williams Companies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,274.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 479.32, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Williams Companies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Williams Companies ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Williams Companies among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Williams Companies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Williams Companies reported a total carbon footprint of 40,591,816.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.09% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Williams Companies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 32.99%.a