South Jersey Industries
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,199,791 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 3 partial)
Scope 1 Emissions:232,741 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4,955,199 tCO2e/year (partial)
Water Consumption:9,270,637 gallons (2022)
Waste Generated:37,825 tons (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
- Environmental Protection
- Environmental Investigation, Remediation and Restoration
- Waste Minimization and Recycling
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Employee Engagement and Wellness
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups
- Talent Acquisition and Development
- Safety
- Community Support
- Corporate and Employee Giving
- Economic Development
- Supplier Diversity
- Company Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
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.
Social Achievements
- Launched the Better Together initiative to support employees' post-pandemic work and lifestyle adjustments.
- Named Shawn Abner-Purnell as SJI’s first Chief Diversity Officer.
- Employees provided countless volunteer hours and pledged over $166,000 to local charities (doubled to over $330,000 with company match).
- SJI and its utilities spent approximately $847,000 for charitable and economic development purposes.
- Elizabethtown Gas named number one in its class for customer satisfaction for the eighth consecutive year.
- Both South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas earned the American Gas Association’s safety award for the third consecutive year.
Governance Achievements
- Established an internal Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Management Committee.
- 30% female representation on the Board of Directors.
- ESG Committee of the Board provided oversight, monitoring and guidance of environmental and social related risks and opportunities.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% carbon-neutral operations by 2040
Short-term Goals:
- 70% carbon reduction of operational emissions and consumption by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Potential impacts of policy changes to address climate change on SJI’s operations and financial performance.
Mitigation Strategies
- Aligned climate disclosure and internal practices with the Task Force for Climate Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) framework.
- Implemented a systematic strategy for addressing physical and transitional risks using the COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.
- Investing in clean energy technology (renewable natural gas, green hydrogen, solar).
- Modernizing infrastructure to reduce leaks and emissions.
- Implementing energy efficiency programs for customers.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Diversity Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Policy changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Opportunities
- Development of renewable energy solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable natural gas (RNG)
- Green hydrogen
Awards & Recognition
- J.D. Power Highest in Customer Satisfaction (Elizabethtown Gas)
- American Gas Association Industry Leader in Accident Prevention (South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas)