- Managing the integrity of aging pipeline infrastructure
- Reducing methane emissions from leaks and maintenance activities
- Addressing cybersecurity threats
- Meeting evolving regulatory requirements for climate-related disclosures
- Balancing customer affordability with investments in infrastructure modernization and sustainability initiatives
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 381.4K MTCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 375.2K MTCO2e; Scope 2: 6.1K MTCO2e. 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
381.4K MTCO2e
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). | 375.2K MTCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.1K MTCO2e |
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 | 381.4K MTCO2e |
| 2021 | 360.8K tCO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Piloted three advanced mobile leak detection units to detect pipeline leaks more efficiently
- Offset combustion-related emissions associated with 11,980 therms through customer participation in Southwest Gas’ Move2ZeroSM Program
- Reduced excavation damages by 17% since 2019
- Eliminated the equivalent of 79,012 MTCO2e by delivering more than 37 million therms of natural gas in place of diesel
- Helped customers avoid emitting more than 98,200 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent over the past six years through energy-efficiency programs
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions from buildings and fleet by 20% by 2025 (Southwest Gas)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 25% reduction in emissions by 2030 (Centuri)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Integrity of Gas InfrastructureCustomer Affordability, Reliability and AccessCybersecurity and Risk ManagementWorkforce Health and SafetyGreenhouse Gas Emissions ManagementEnergy ManagementEnvironmental Resource ManagementCommunity Relations and ImpactDiversity, Equity and InclusionBusiness Ethics and Competitive BehaviorBusiness Model Innovation and ResilienceCorporate Governance