- Barriers in the permitting process for new pipelines
- Stakeholder opposition to operating and expanding pipelines and facilities
- Increased process safety incidents in 2022
- Increased reportable spills and releases in 2022 due to increased activity in states with low reporting thresholds
- Cybersecurity threats
The Williams Companies, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, The Williams Companies, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.09 million metric tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 12.09 million metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 1.78 million metric tons CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
12.09 million metric tons CO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
12.9% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
9.78 million gallons (for hydrostatic testing, mostly reused)
2022
Waste
16.8K metric tons (from gas processing plants & fractionation facilities)
2022
Energy Use
50.9M MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 12.09 million metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.78 million metric tons CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.09 million metric tons CO2e |
| 2019 | 12.65 million metric tons CO2e |
| 2018 | 10.48 million metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced company-wide Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 43% since 2005
- Outperformed 2022 AIP target of reducing total methane emissions by 5% from a three-year average
- Became the first large-scale midstream company in the U.S. to join OGMP 2.0
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce 2023 employee recordable incident rate by 10% compared to 2022
- Reduce company-wide reportable spills and releases by 10% from 2022
- Reduce construction-related reportable spills and releases by 10% from 2022
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 56% from 2005 baseline by 2030
- Achieve OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard within three years
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy TransitionSafetyWorkforce Well-beingDiversity & InclusionCommunity EngagementResponsible ProcurementEnvironmental JusticeHuman RightsIndigenous PeoplesCybersecurity