- Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG, Financial) named to USA TODAY’s America’s Climate Leaders 2025 list for the third consecutive year.
- The company achieves a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2019, aiming for a 60% reduction by 2025.
- Essential Utilities engages in multiple Earth Day initiatives, supporting environmental conservation with over $1 million in donations.
Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG), a prominent provider of water, wastewater, and natural gas services, has been recognized for the third year in a row as one of America’s Climate Leaders 2025 by USA TODAY. This accolade highlights the company's ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impacts and achieving sustainability objectives. Essential has already achieved a 25% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2019 baseline, targeting a 60% reduction by 2025.
In conjunction with its recognition, Essential has mobilized hundreds of employees across its nine-state service area to participate in Earth Day activities. These efforts include cleaning up green spaces and planting thousands of trees and flowers. As part of its Earth Day campaign, Essential has donated more than $1 million to support environmental conservation efforts.
The company is taking concrete steps to modernize its infrastructure, including the replacement of aging, leak-prone natural gas pipelines through its Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan, aimed at combating emissions from its gas operations. Essential is also investing in renewable energy to reduce Scope 2 emissions from its water and wastewater treatment processes.
Essential’s ongoing initiatives demonstrate its dedication to improving the quality of life for its customers and preserving the environment for future generations. For more information on their sustainability practices, visit Essential’s website.
