Second Quarter/YTD 2023 Results
Science-Based Goals for Scope 1 and 2 GHG
Emissions Reductions - Aligned with Paris Agreement
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AMERICAN WATER
Medium-term: By 2035, reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% (2020 baseline¹)
Long-term: Achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050
Medium- and long-term goals are science-based and aligned with the Paris Agreement
Complements existing short-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2025 (2007 baseline)
Our focus: invest to improve sustainability while prioritizing customer affordability, resiliency & environmental justice
American Water's Path to GHG Emissions Reduction in 2035
+6%
Customer Growth 1
& Increased Energy
Use
~$150M-$300M Total Capital Investment
(40-45%)
Greening of
Electric Grid 2
(5-7%)
Renewable
Energy
(5-7%)
Water Use &
Efficiency
(3-5%)
Pumping &
Operational
(1 -3%)
Fleet & Building
Efficiency
Efficiency
854,000
■Scope 2 Emissions MT CO2e (Rounded)
Scope 1 Emissions MT CO2e (Rounded)
545,000
790,000
481,000
273,000
64.000
2007
64.000
2020
2035 Target
2050 Target
1 Includes organic growth; annual adjustments to baseline will occur to incorporate growth through acquisitions
2 Assumes States' renewable portfolio standards will be achieved and power providers will fulfill stated carbon transition plans
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