Newsweek Names SJW Group One of America’s Greenest Companies 2025
SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) has been recognized as one of America's Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The company is one of only two water companies and eight utilities on the list of 300 honored companies. SJW Group's commitment to sustainability across its operations in California, Texas, Connecticut, and Maine was highlighted.
Key sustainability achievements include:
- Reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 20% between 2019 and 2022, with a target of 50% reduction by 2030
- Implementing an advanced leak detection program, reducing non-revenue water to less than 10% in California
- Expanding recycled water use for irrigation and non-potable purposes
- Installing solar generation expected to produce 6,000 megawatt hours of electricity annually
The selection process involved rigorous evaluation of over 25 parameters in four main categories: greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and commitment and disclosures.
Il SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) è stato riconosciuto come una delle aziende più verdi d'America 2025 da Newsweek e dal Plant-A Insights Group. L'azienda è una delle sole due compagnie idriche e otto utility presenti nella lista delle 300 aziende premiate. È stata evidenziata l'impegno del SJW Group per la sostenibilità nelle sue operazioni in California, Texas, Connecticut e Maine.
I principali successi in materia di sostenibilità includono:
- Riduzione delle emissioni di gas serra di Scope 1 e 2 del 20% tra il 2019 e il 2022, con un obiettivo di riduzione del 50% entro il 2030
- Implementazione di un programma avanzato di rilevamento delle perdite, riducendo l'acqua non contabilizzata a meno del 10% in California
- Espansione dell'uso di acqua riciclata per l'irrigazione e scopi non potabili
- Installazione di impianti di energia solare previsti per produrre 6.000 megawattora di elettricità annualmente
Il processo di selezione ha coinvolto una valutazione rigorosa di oltre 25 parametri in quattro categorie principali: emissioni di gas serra, uso dell'acqua, generazione di rifiuti e impegno e divulgazione.
El SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) ha sido reconocido como una de las empresas más verdes de América 2025 por Newsweek y Plant-A Insights Group. La compañía es una de las únicas dos empresas de agua y ocho servicios públicos en la lista de 300 empresas honradas. Se destacó el compromiso del SJW Group con la sostenibilidad en sus operaciones en California, Texas, Connecticut y Maine.
Los logros clave en sostenibilidad incluyen:
- Reducción de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de Alcance 1 y 2 en un 20% entre 2019 y 2022, con un objetivo de reducción del 50% para 2030
- Implementación de un programa avanzado de detección de fugas, reduciendo el agua no contabilizada a menos del 10% en California
- Expansión del uso de agua reciclada para riego y propósitos no potables
- Instalación de generación solar que se espera produzca 6,000 megavatios hora de electricidad anualmente
El proceso de selección implicó una evaluación rigurosa de más de 25 parámetros en cuatro categorías principales: emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, uso de agua, generación de desechos y compromiso y divulgaciones.
SJW 그룹(NYSE: SJW)은 뉴스위크와 Plant-A Insights Group에 의해 2025년 미국에서 가장 친환경적인 기업 중 하나로 인정받았습니다. 이 회사는 300개의 수상 기업 목록 중 단 두 개의 수도기업과 여덟 개의 공공서비스 기업 중 하나입니다. SJW 그룹의 캘리포니아, 텍사스, 코네티컷, 메인에서의 운영에 대한 지속 가능성에 대한 노력이 강조되었습니다.
주요 지속 가능성 성과는 다음과 같습니다:
- 2019년과 2022년 사이에 범위 1 및 2 온실가스 배출량을 20% 감소시키며, 2030년까지 50% 감축 목표 설정
- 고급 누수 감지 프로그램을 구현하여 캘리포니아에서 비수익 물의 비율을 10% 이하로 감소
- 관개 및 비음용 목적을 위한 재활용 수돗물 사용 확대
- 연간 6,000 메가와트시의 전기를 생산할 것으로 예상되는 태양광 발전소 설치
선정 과정은 온실가스 배출량, 물 사용, 폐기물 발생, 그리고 헌신 및 공개의 네 가지 주요 범주에서 25개 이상의 매개변수에 대한 엄격한 평가를 포함했습니다.
Le SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) a été reconnu comme l'une des entreprises les plus écologiques d'Amérique 2025 par Newsweek et le Plant-A Insights Group. L'entreprise est l'une des deux seules entreprises de l'eau et l'une des huit services publics de la liste des 300 entreprises honorées. L'engagement du SJW Group envers la durabilité à travers ses opérations en Californie, au Texas, au Connecticut et dans le Maine a été mis en avant.
Les principales réalisations en matière de durabilité comprennent :
- Réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre de portée 1 et 2 de 20 % entre 2019 et 2022, avec un objectif de réduction de 50 % d'ici 2030
- Mise en œuvre d'un programme avancé de détection des fuites, réduisant l'eau non mesurée à moins de 10 % en Californie
- Expansion de l'utilisation de l'eau recyclée pour l'irrigation et d'autres usages non potables
- Installation de systèmes solaires prévus pour produire 6 000 mégawattheures d'électricité par an
Le processus de sélection a impliqué une évaluation rigoureuse de plus de 25 paramètres dans quatre catégories principales : émissions de gaz à effet de serre, utilisation de l'eau, production de déchets, ainsi que engagement et divulgations.
Die SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) wurde von Newsweek und der Plant-A Insights Group als eines der grünsten Unternehmen Amerikas 2025 anerkannt. Das Unternehmen ist eines von nur zwei Wasserunternehmen und acht Versorgungsunternehmen auf der Liste der 300 ausgezeichneten Unternehmen. Das Engagement der SJW Group für Nachhaltigkeit in ihren Betrieben in Kalifornien, Texas, Connecticut und Maine wurde hervorgehoben.
Wichtige Erfolge in der Nachhaltigkeit umfassen:
- Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen der Bereiche 1 und 2 um 20% zwischen 2019 und 2022, mit einem Ziel von 50% Reduktion bis 2030
- Implementierung eines fortschrittlichen Leckageerkennungsprogramms, das den Wasserverlust in Kalifornien auf weniger als 10% reduziert
- Erweiterung der Verwendung von recyceltem Wasser für Bewässerung und nicht trinkbare Zwecke
- Installation von Solarenergieanlagen, die voraussichtlich jährlich 6.000 Megawattstunden Strom erzeugen
Der Auswahlprozess umfasste eine strenge Bewertung von über 25 Parametern in vier Hauptkategorien: Treibhausgasemissionen, Wasserverbrauch, Abfallproduktion sowie Engagement und Offenlegung.
- Recognition as one of America's Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek
- 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions between 2019 and 2022
- Advanced leak detection program reducing non-revenue water to less than 10% in California
- Solar generation expected to produce 6,000 megawatt hours of electricity annually
- None.
“We are proud that our dedication to being a force for good in the local communities we serve has been recognized among such an elite peer group of green companies,” said Eric W. Thornburg, Chair, CEO and President of SJW Group. “SJW Group is committed to delivering high-quality, reliable water service for decades to come. It’s a priority for us to invest in and incorporate sustainable or ‘green’ operational and business practices for the customers we serve today and for future generations.”
Some of SJW Group’s recent actions towards creating greater sustainability include:
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Reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by
20% between 2019 and 2022, with a science-based target of a50% reduction by 2030. -
Implementing an advanced leak detection program that has reduced non-revenue water to less than
10% inCalifornia . - Expanding use of recycled water for irrigation and non-potable uses to reduce the demand for drinking water.
- Installing solar generation that is expected to generate 6,000 megawatt hours of electricity annually – with more on the way.
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group selected the top 300 companies in collaboration with GIST Impact, a leading impact data and analytics provider, by conducting research and analysis of sustainability data from both public and private companies in the US. To ensure the highest standards, only companies that meet the European Union's stringent sustainability criteria – considered the most advanced globally – were eligible for consideration.
Criteria for the evaluation and scoring of America’s Greenest Companies included over 25 parameters in four main categories: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water usage, waste generation, and commitment and disclosures. Read the full list of honorees at Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greenest-companies-2025
About SJW Group
SJW Group is among the largest investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utilities in
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