- Pandemic
- Stresses on water supplies
- Changing weather conditions
- Economic struggles of customers
- Social and societal issues
- February 2021 winter storm in Texas
- California’s historic drought
- Tropical storms in New England
- Extreme drought in California
SJW Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, SJW Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.3K tCO2e/year (2020). By scope: Scope 1: 4.8K tCO2e/year (2020); Scope 2: 9.2K tCO2e/year (2020); Scope 3: 4.3K tCO2e/year (2020). 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
18.3K tCO2e/year (2020)
2021
Renewable Energy
42% (2020)
of total energy
Water Usage
49.0K million gallons/year (2020)
2021
Waste
Data provided in addendum, varies by subsidiary and waste type.
2021
Energy Use
93.3K MWh/year (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). | 4.8K tCO2e/year (2020) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.2K tCO2e/year (2020) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.3K tCO2e/year (2020) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed a group-wide GHG inventory.
- Committed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030.
- Increased renewable electricity procured across operations to 42% in 2020 (from 37% in 2019).
- CWC installed a new on-site photovoltaic system (PV) at Stewart Water Treatment Plant (generating over 110 MWh per year).
- Protected nearly 1,000 acres of forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
- SJW saved an estimated 346 million gallons of water through its leak detection program.
- CTW saved an estimated 491 million gallons of water through leak detection.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from 2019 baseline.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Reducing Carbon EmissionsFostering Environmental StewardshipKeeping People SafeSupporting Supplier ResponsibilityDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)Climate Change ResilienceEnvironmental StewardshipWater Affordability and Equity