Essential Utilities Reports 25% Emissions Reduction and Infrastructure Upgrades in 2024 Sustainability Report
Essential Utilities Inc. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2019. The report highlights that nearly all operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois are powered by renewable electricity. The company replaced 425 miles of aging pipelines, recycled over 720 million gallons of treated wastewater, and installed 30,000 new gas meters. Additionally, it donated $4.6 million to nonprofits and recorded nearly 4,500 employee volunteer hours. Essential Utilities publishes sustainability reports biennially, adhering to frameworks like SASB and TCFD.
Essential Utilities Inc. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing progress on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The company reported a more than 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its 2019 baseline and stated that nearly 100% of its water and wastewater operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois are powered by renewable electricity. Essential Utilities also highlighted the replacement of 425 miles of aging natural gas and water pipelines in 2024, contributing to infrastructure modernization and reduced methane emissions. Additionally, the company recycled over 720 million gallons of treated wastewater and installed 30,000 new gas meters. The report notes donations of $4.6 million to over 450 nonprofits and nearly 4,500 employee volunteer hours. Essential Utilities publishes sustainability reports every two years, following key reporting frameworks such as SASB, TCFD, and CDP. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Essential Utilities Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20251016306906) on October 16, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)
