PG&E Launches Companywide Sustainability Goal to Reduce 1 Million Tons of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions from Operations
July 12 2018 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Building on ongoing sustainability efforts, Pacific Gas and
Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a new goal to reduce 1
million tons of greenhouse-gas emissions from company operations
through 2022. The goal advances PG&E’s progress toward meeting
the challenge of climate change and creating a sustainable energy
future.
“At PG&E, a sustainable energy future is our North Star and
this new goal directly aligns with our company’s vision. By
reducing our emissions by roughly 10 percent, we are extending our
ongoing sustainability efforts and doing our part to protect the
environment. Achieving sustainability means addressing climate
change in the way we work every day as we continue to provide safe,
reliable, affordable and clean energy to our customers,” said
Geisha Williams, CEO and President of PG&E Corporation.
Called the Million Ton Challenge, PG&E aims to reduce
emissions from its operations over a five-year period. Through the
company’s operational plans, PG&E aims to:
- Make its facilities more energy
efficient and sustainable
- Reduce methane emissions from natural
gas operations
- Increase clean vehicles and fuels in
its fleet
- Adopt environmentally responsible
products, with an early focus on electric substation equipment
Additionally, PG&E is encouraging employees to join the
challenge by making a pledge to reduce their carbon footprint at
work and home.
“It’s more critical than ever to see companies like PG&E
step forward with states, cities and others to demonstrate
leadership in the fight against climate change. In pledging to
reduce its climate impact, it’s clear that PG&E is making a
concerted effort to lead by example across its business
operations,” said Heather Zichal, Managing Director of Corporate
Engagement, The Nature Conservancy and a member of PG&E’s
Sustainability Advisory Council.
Supporting Sustainability for PG&E Customers
As part of the company’s ongoing efforts, PG&E continues to
support sustainability for its customers by integrating more clean
and renewable energy onto the grid and offering clean energy
options.
Thirty-three percent of PG&E’s electricity came from
renewable resources including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and
small hydroelectric sources in 2017. The milestone comes three
years ahead of the state’s 2020 mandate for energy companies to
reach 33 percent of retail electric deliveries from eligible
renewable sources.
Additionally, nearly 80 percent of PG&E's total electric
power mix is from greenhouse-gas free sources including nuclear,
large hydro and renewable sources of energy. The company is also on
pace to reach California's 2030 goal of 50 percent renewables and a
separate company goal of 55 percent renewables by 2031 ahead of
schedule.
PG&E offers additional clean energy options to its
customers. Through PG&E’s Solar Choice and Regional Renewable
Choice programs, all customers have the option of solar and
renewable energy without having to install private rooftop solar
panels or other onsite generation.
Through targeted electric vehicle (EV) programs, PG&E aims
to help accelerate the adoption of EVs to support clean
transportation in California. For example, through its EV Charge
Network program, PG&E will install 7,500 EV chargers at
condominiums, apartment buildings and workplaces across Northern
and Central California, including at sites in disadvantaged
communities.
Sustainability Recognition
PG&E has been recognized in nationwide sustainability and
corporate responsibility rankings including:
- Newsweek Green Ranking: PG&E
was named the greenest energy provider in the nation and the No. 4
greenest company overall in 2017. The annual rankings assess the
sustainability performance of the 500 largest publicly-traded
companies in the United States.
- Dow Jones Sustainability North
America Index: PG&E Corporation was named to the
prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index in 2017,
which lists North American companies that lead their industries in
corporate economic, environmental and social performance. This
marked the eighth time that PG&E was selected for the North
America Index, which serves as a benchmark for investors who
integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios.
- 100 Best Corporate Citizens:
PG&E was named to the list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens by
Corporate Responsibility Magazine in 2018, the fourth straight year
PG&E earned this distinction. PG&E ranked No. 54 on the
list.
- Civic 50: PG&E was once
again named to The Civic 50 list of America’s 50 most
community-minded companies in 2017.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas
and electric energy companies in the United States. Based in San
Francisco, with more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers
some of the nation’s cleanest energy to nearly 16 million people in
Northern and Central California. For more information, visit
www.pge.com/ and www.pge.com/en/about/newsroom/index.page.
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