SoCalGas Receives Organizational Leadership Award from The Climate Registry for its ASPIRE 2045 Sustainability Strategy

Core Insights - Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has received the "Organizational Leadership Award" from The Climate Registry for its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy and leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions [2][4] - The award recognizes SoCalGas's commitment to sustainability and its initiatives in methane emissions reduction, energy efficiency, renewable natural gas, clean fleet management, and carbon management projects [4][5] - SoCalGas aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and replace 20% of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas by 2030 [9] Sustainability Strategy - SoCalGas's ASPIRE 2045 strategy includes surpassing California's goal of a 20% reduction in fugitive and vented methane emissions from a 2015 baseline by 2025, ahead of schedule, and nearing a 40% reduction by 2030 [4][5] - The utility has converted 38% of its over-the-road fleet vehicles to alternative fuel vehicles, with a target of 50% by 2025 and a 100% zero emissions vehicle fleet by 2035 [4][5] - In 2023, SoCalGas delivered approximately 5% renewable natural gas to its core customers, with a goal of increasing this to 20% by 2030 [4][5] Recognition and Awards - SoCalGas has also received the "Business Transformation Award" from Reuters Events for its transformative sustainability priorities [5] - The company's clean hydrogen microgrid demonstration project, the [H2] Innovation Experience, has been recognized as a World-Changing Idea by Fast Company and awarded the Sustainable Innovation Award by the U.S. Green Building Council of L.A. [5]