Southwest Gas Holdings Announces Release of 2024 Sustainability Report
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Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE: SWX) released its 2024 Sustainability Report, "Fueling a Sustainable Energy Future," highlighting safety improvements, emissions reductions, renewable energy investments, and expanded climate disclosures on Oct 6, 2025.
Key metrics: $408M utility capital expenditures for infrastructure and pipeline replacement in 2024; $245M spent with diverse suppliers by Southwest Gas and $275M by Centuri; $2.17M distributed by the Southwest Gas Foundation; $2.44M pledged by employees; and 76.4% of emergencies responded to within 30 minutes. ESG oversight is assigned to the Board Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SWX declined 0.27%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. This price movement removed approximately $21M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $7.82B at that time.
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Company highlights safety advances, renewable energy investments, and emissions reduction efforts
The Company's Sustainability Commitment focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and sustainable workplace, while also making a positive, lasting impact across its service territories. This includes a strong focus on employee safety, respect for human rights, and fostering an inclusive workplace.
The report outlines key achievements across environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") priorities, including progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, investing in renewable energy technologies, and fostering resilient communities. These efforts align with the Company's broader commitment to creating a sustainable energy future for everyone, while driving long-term value for stakeholders through impactful and responsible operations.
"In 2024, we made meaningful progress on our sustainability priorities by further strengthening our safety culture, advancing low-carbon energy solutions, and supporting the communities we are privileged to serve," said Karen Haller, President and CEO of Southwest Gas Holdings. "Our employees play a critical role in driving these commitments forward, through ensuring the integrity of our infrastructure, emergency response efforts, and giving back to the communities where we live and work."
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE REPORT:
- For the fifth year in a row, Southwest Gas ranked No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction with Residential Natural Gas Service in the West among Large Utilities by J.D. Power.
- In 2024, the Southwest Gas Foundation distributed
throughout the utility's three-state service territory.$2.17 million - Employees pledged
to local nonprofit organizations in 2024, through the Southwest Gas Fuel for Life program.$2.44 million of utility capital expenditures in 2024 went to infrastructure modernization, integrity management-related pipeline replacement programs, and more projects that support reliability of the natural gas distribution system.$408 million - In 2024, Southwest Gas spent
, and Centuri$245 million , with diverse suppliers.$275 million - Maintained emergency response times, responding to
76.4% of emergencies within 30 minutes. This performance exceeds the industry average and places Southwest Gas in the top25% . - Expanded climate-related disclosures, including results of a climate risk assessment for Southwest Gas Corporation.
The Company's ESG activities and performance are overseen by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors as well as leadership from Southwest Gas, ensuring ESG practices are adopted throughout the Company.
The complete report is available here: www.swgasholdings.com/esg
About Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its primary operating subsidiary Southwest Gas Corporation, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing, and transporting natural gas for its customers. Southwest Gas is a dynamic energy company committed to exceeding the expectations of over 2 million customers in
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