Sempra Infrastructure
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Investing in safe and resilient operations
- Engaging people and communities
- Innovating for the future
Environmental Achievements
- 46% lower GHG emissions intensity achieved in currently operational LNG infrastructure compared to the 2020 baseline
- 27% reduction in flaring at Cameron LNG compared to 2022
- 1.04 GW of wind and solar contributed to avoiding nearly 1.2 million tons of CO2e emissions
- Negligible fugitive GHG and other air emissions since U.S. midstream pipeline assets began operations in 2019
- 50% reduction in natural gas venting events at Algodones compressor station due to changes in the compressor start-up program
- Successful relocation of 180,000+ specimens from 58 species to a botanical garden
Social Achievements
- Launched the Sempra family of companies’ Energy with Purpose recognition platform
- Launched the Sempra Infrastructure Leadership Development Program and the mPEAK program
- Offered 97 hours of diversity and inclusion training (21% increase compared to 2022)
- Established Community Advisory Councils in Sonora and Chihuahua
- Supported 72 projects through the Sempra Infrastructure Foundation focused on scholarships and clean electrification
- 1,826 volunteer hours contributed by 447 employees
Governance Achievements
- Developed a companywide cybersecurity strategy
- Created a Cybersecurity Fusion Center
- Implemented cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, and tabletop exercises
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential risks that could interrupt operations (e.g., pipeline risks)
- Physical climate risks
- Climate-related transition risks
- Cybersecurity threats
Mitigation Strategies
- Significant reductions in pipeline risks (~50%) identified through integrity assessments
- Risk-Based Inspection at Valle de Mexico’s refined products storage terminal
- Water protection practices incorporated into Low Carbon Solutions assets operations
- Physical climate risk assessment for most Low Carbon Solutions assets (88%), with plans to expand to other business lines in 2024
- Weed control project using sheep grazing at Tepezalá solar park
- Companywide cybersecurity strategy, Cybersecurity Fusion Center, assessments, penetration testing, and awareness campaigns
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Changes to climate and sustainability policies
- Reduced reliance on natural gas
Opportunities
- Development of e-natural gas supply chain
- Carbon capture and sequestration projects
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- e-natural gas
- Carbon capture and sequestration
Awards & Recognition
- Ally Energy, Best Energy Team GRIT Award (Port Arthur LNG Phase 1)
- World LNG Summit and Awards, World Energy Transition Award 2023
- Numerous awards for Tania Ortiz Mena and Carolyn Benton Aiman
- Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía, Socially Responsible Company Award (Distintivo ESR)
- Great Place to Work México, ranked 18th in Mexico
- Numerous other awards in Mexico