- Climate change and extreme weather events (wildfires).
- Need for major innovation in clean technologies to meet climate goals.
- Addressing climate equity and ensuring equitable access to clean energy.
- Supply chain challenges (not explicitly stated, but implied by the focus on supplier diversity).
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.28 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) (2019). By scope: Scope 1: 14% (2019); Scope 2: 1% (2019); Scope 3: 85% (2019). 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
8.28 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) (2019)
2021
Waste
307 tons (2020)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 14% (2019) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1% (2019) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 85% (2019) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.28 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) (2019) |
| 2019 | 1.64M MTCO2e (2018) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Planted more than 9,500 trees in 2021.
- Completed the Cleveland National Forest fire hardening project, replacing 2,341 wood poles with fire-resistant steel poles and installing miles of new underground cable.
- Recycled ~145 MW solar panels (12,000 pounds) and ~3,000 pounds of upcycled appliances.
- Diverted 9,500+ pounds of e-waste.
- Recycled 3,000+ pounds of metal materials.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop an energy industry supply chain sustainability program by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Divert 100% of organic green waste from landfills by 2030.
- Increase recycled water use to at least 90% at all facilities by 2030.
- Electrify 100% of light-duty fleet by 2030.
- Transition 30% of overall fleet to ZEVs by 2030.
- Divert 100% of facilities-related waste from landfills by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Operate 100% ZEV fleet by 2035.
- Reach net zero GHG emissions by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWildfire MitigationClean TransportationClean EnergyEnvironmental StewardshipCommunity EngagementDiversity, Equity & InclusionSupply Chain SustainabilitySafety and Reliability