SoCalGas Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report
The report highlights the utility's progress on its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy
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"Sustainability is a fundamental part of our business strategy. The progress in this report represents our next step in an exciting evolution in serving customers and communities while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting energy efficiency and resiliency, and advancing California's climate goals," says Jawaad Malik Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at SoCalGas. "Our ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy focuses on key areas where we can create strong positive benefits for our customers, employees, and the communities we serve."
2023 report highlights:
- Approximately 39% reduction in methane emissions through 2022[1] surpassing 2025 state goal of 20% and nearing 2030 goal of 40%[2]
- 100% green tariff enrollment for grid-connected company facilities where local electric utility green tariff program is available[3]
- 38% alternative fuel vehicle conversion of over-the-road-fleet, with aim of 100% zero emission over-the-road fleet vehicles by 2035
- 100% eligible customers enrolled in support program, enhancing energy access and affordability[4]
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100%
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) delivered through SoCalGas compressed natural gas refueling stations - 10 RNG interconnections supplying renewable gas to SoCalGas' pipeline network
- 47.3 million therms avoided by customers through energy efficiency programs – equivalent to the annual gas consumption of approximately 118,000 homes
- 26% reduction in pipeline excavation damage rate from a 2020 baseline, supporting safety and progressing toward a 2030 target of 40% reduction[5]
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$1.02 billion spent with diverse suppliers [6] making up 44% of total procurement, including 152 new diverse firms in 2023, totaling$54 million dollars
"Thanks to SoCalGas' Climate Champions Grant program, our organization was better equipped to take on ecosystem degradation in the
SoCalGas is a leader among utilities in its sustainability goals and was among the first and largest natural gas distribution utilities in
SoCalGas was also recently honored with the top "Business Transformation Award" from Reuters Events for establishing transformative sustainability priorities that have the potential to create impact at scale in their sector and beyond. One such transformative effort, SoCalGas' [H2] Innovation Experience, a clean hydrogen microgrid demonstration project, has been named a World-Changing Idea by
Learn more about SoCalGas's sustainability efforts at https://www.socalgas.com/sustainability.
About SoCalGas
Headquartered in
SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy infrastructure company in America. In support of that mission, SoCalGas aspires to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations and delivery of energy by 2045 and to replace 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply to core customers with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. RNG can be made from waste created by landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while working to keep bills affordable for customers. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), an energy infrastructure company based in San Diego.
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[1] Based on third-party verification under ISO 14064-3:2019 Standard using a 2015 baseline calculation of methane emissions (leaks and vented emissions) through 2022.
[2] Based on goals established in Senate Bill (SB) 1371 and SB 1383
[3] Reflective of facilities where local electric utility green tariff program is available, representing approximately 86% of all grid-connected company facilities.
[4] The
[5] Attaining the 2030 target will require continued program expansion including hiring additional Damage Prevention Analysts and implementing improvement initiatives such as the 811 Ambassador Program.
[6] Reflects the categories subject to the CPUC's
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