- Aging water infrastructure
- Aging power infrastructure
- Climate change impacts on water supply
- Workforce transition due to retirements
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017-2018 reporting, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.6 MMT (2017). 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
9.6 MMT (2017)
2017-2018
Renewable Energy
30% (2017)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 9.6 MMT (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions to 47% below 1990 levels (14 years ahead of state mandate)
- Achieved over 30% renewable energy
- Commissioned the 250 megawatt Beacon Solar Plant
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Meet 100% of performance metrics defined in class action lawsuit
- Meet 100% of rate case performance targets
- Attain top quartile in performance benchmarks or at least 90% in customer satisfaction surveys
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce reliance on imported water to nearly half of L.A.’s water supply by 2040
- 10,000 public EV chargers by 2022
- 4,000 public EV chargers on city-owned property by 2022
🔭 Long-term
- 100% clean energy
- Achieve the state’s 2050 GHG emissions reduction target 20 years early
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Customer excellenceTransportation electrification100% clean energyLocal water supply and infrastructureSustainable, diverse workforce