- Climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Potential impacts of policy changes to address climate change on SJI’s operations and financial performance.
South Jersey Industries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, South Jersey Industries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 3 partial). By scope: Scope 1: 232.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.0M tCO2e/year (partial). 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
5.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 3 partial)
2022
Water Usage
9.3M gallons (2022)
2022
Waste
37.8K tons (2022)
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). | 232.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.0M tCO2e/year (partial) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2-equivalent emissions from mains and services by 69% compared to the 2006 baseline.
- Increased solar capacity by completing solar rooftop and car canopy arrays at corporate headquarters and field operation facilities.
- Recycled 101 tons of business-related office debris (23% of total office debris) and 33,421 tons of utility and remediation operations debris (88% of total).
- Achieved 1st Quartile performance among American Gas Association members for safety.
- Continued construction at more than a dozen dairy farms for renewable natural gas (RNG) production, with several expected to begin full production by the end of 2023.
- Prep work almost complete for the first green hydrogen project, expected online in early 2024.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 70% carbon reduction of operational emissions and consumption by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- 100% carbon-neutral operations by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeGreenhouse Gas Emission ReductionEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental Investigation, Remediation and RestorationWaste Minimization and RecyclingWater ConservationEnergy EfficiencyEmployee Engagement and WellnessDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEmployee Resource GroupsTalent Acquisition and DevelopmentSafetyCommunity SupportCorporate and Employee GivingEconomic DevelopmentSupplier DiversityCompany GovernanceStakeholder Engagement