San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1.64M MTCO2e (2018)
Scope 1 Emissions:184K MTCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:7.54M MTCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1.64M MTCO2e
Waste Generated:179,860 tons solid waste recycled (2017-2019)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Safety
- Wildfire Mitigation
- Renewable Energy
- Grid Modernization
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Community Engagement
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Electric Vehicle Adoption
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fugitive emissions from natural gas systems (aiming for 40% reduction by 2030 from 2015 baseline)
- Diverted significant amounts of waste from landfills (over 13.5 tons since 2017)
- Reclaimed or conserved over 1.7 billion gallons of water (over 1.5 billion since 2017)
- Installed over 3,000 electric vehicle chargers
Social Achievements
- Maintained employee and contractor safety with a focus on zero fatalities
- Improved employee engagement scores
- Supported community initiatives through charitable giving and volunteer programs
- Advanced supplier diversity, exceeding CPUC goals
Governance Achievements
- Implemented an enterprise-wide Safety Management System
- Developed an energy-industry leading supply chain sustainability program (aiming for completion by 2025)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Deliver 100% renewable or zero-carbon energy to electric utility customers by 2045
Medium-term Goals:
- Operate a 100% ZEV fleet by 2040
- Deploy 100% non-SF6 equipment by 2040
- Reduce fugitive emissions by 40% from 2015 baseline by 2030
- Pilot a virtual power plant by 2025
- Develop an energy-industry leading supply chain sustainability program by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Electrify 100% of light-duty fleet by 2030
- Transition 30% of overall fleet to ZEVs by 2030
- Place two green hydrogen projects into service by 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Wildfires and their impact on operations and emissions
- Climate change and its effects on energy demand and infrastructure
- Ensuring equitable access to clean energy and transportation
- Maintaining grid reliability during extreme weather events
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in wildfire mitigation measures (over $2 billion since 2007)
- Implementing Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) with mitigation strategies
- Developing microgrids to enhance grid resilience
- Expanding energy storage capacity
- Promoting energy efficiency programs and customer assistance
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier diversity program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Wildfires
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Renewable energy development
- Energy storage
- Grid modernization
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), The Climate Registry (TCR)
Certifications: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), CALSTART Sustainable Fleet Accreditation
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous awards from industry analysts and consultancies (listed in report)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:8.28 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) (2019)
Scope 1 Emissions:14% (2019)
Scope 2 Emissions:1% (2019)
Scope 3 Emissions:85% (2019)
Waste Generated:307 tons (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Wildfire Mitigation
- Clean Transportation
- Clean Energy
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Safety and Reliability
Environmental Achievements
- Planted more than 9,500 trees in 2021.
- Completed the Cleveland National Forest fire hardening project, replacing 2,341 wood poles with fire-resistant steel poles and installing miles of new underground cable.
- Recycled ~145 MW solar panels (12,000 pounds) and ~3,000 pounds of upcycled appliances.
- Diverted 9,500+ pounds of e-waste.
- Recycled 3,000+ pounds of metal materials.
Social Achievements
- Nearly doubled shareholder-funded charitable giving in 2020, contributing $30 million to the San Diego Climate Equity Fund.
- Launched the Accelerate to Zero Emissions (A2Z) collaborative to promote clean transportation.
- Engaged with over 3,500 local stakeholders.
- Partnered with the San Diego Black Nurses Association to fund community-driven vaccination events.
- Launched the Black Community Investment Fund to increase racial equity.
Governance Achievements
- Issued $750 million in green bonds.
- Solidified commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2045.
- Advanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with greater transparency.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Operate 100% ZEV fleet by 2035.
- Reach net zero GHG emissions by 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
- Divert 100% of organic green waste from landfills by 2030.
- Increase recycled water use to at least 90% at all facilities by 2030.
- Electrify 100% of light-duty fleet by 2030.
- Transition 30% of overall fleet to ZEVs by 2030.
- Divert 100% of facilities-related waste from landfills by 2030.
- Reduce facilities freshwater use by 50% (2010 baseline) by 2030.
- Achieve zero net energy for all owned facilities by 2030.
- Enable green miles via on-site charging with ~2,000 EV charge points by 2030.
- Deploy 100% non-SF6 equipment by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
- Develop an energy industry supply chain sustainability program by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change and extreme weather events (wildfires).
- Need for major innovation in clean technologies to meet climate goals.
- Addressing climate equity and ensuring equitable access to clean energy.
- Supply chain challenges (not explicitly stated, but implied by the focus on supplier diversity).
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in advanced technologies (green hydrogen, energy storage, microgrids).
- Developing a comprehensive GHG inventory and decarbonization roadmap.
- Exploring data and digital technologies to measure and track climate equity.
- Contributing $30 million to the San Diego Climate Equity Fund.
- Developing an energy industry supply chain sustainability program.
- Implementing wildfire mitigation strategies (fire hardening, vegetation management, community programs).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Partnering with Diverse Business Enterprises (DBEs); $872 million spent with DBEs in 2020.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Wildfires
Transition Risks
- Actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services; integrating renewable energy sources.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green hydrogen energy storage; microgrids; mobile batteries; vehicle-to-grid technology; non-SF6 equipment.
Awards & Recognition
- ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance (15 consecutive years)