Announced at NJR's Annual Meeting of Shareowners, NJR's sustainability agenda includes: Emissions reduction efforts, including a voluntary 2030 emissions reduction target aligned with the state's Global Warming Response Act (GWRA)
Organizational changes, including the creation of an
The adoption of Environmental Guiding Principles
'NJR continues to embrace a clean energy future and has a strong track record of leading the way on sustainability. Today, we're making it clear that we are going even further with a comprehensive sustainability agenda and an ambitious 50% emissions reduction target for our
NJR's 2030 emissions reduction target continues the company's alignment with
NJR previously committed to the initial GWRA target of a 20% reduction in emissions by 2020 and met that goal in 2012 for most parts of its business, including reductions in its fleet, pipeline and facility emissions.
Creation of the
To help achieve NJR's 2030 emissions reduction target, and to drive sustainability efforts across the company, Westhoven also announced the formation of an
'These are dynamic issues for companies that require a strategic and thoughtful approach that's why one of my first acts as CEO is to create the
Support sound public policies that address climate impacts and ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for our customers.
Embrace innovations across technologies and fuel types that deliver energy with improved environmental outcomes.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from operated assets and suppliers by prioritizing mitigation strategies and reduction targets.
Increase transparency about sustainability progress through public reporting and stakeholder outreach.
Expand customer energy efficiency, conservation and environmental stewardship opportunities.
NJR's Record of Sustainability Accomplishments
Today's announcement adds to NJR's robust record of accomplishments and firsts leading on sustainability and making environmentally conscious investments: Invested over
First
Expects to be the first utility in
NJR was one of the earliest investors in
Created one of the most successful energy-efficiency programs in the state, helping achieve a 12% reduction in its average customer's natural gas consumption since 2006.
First utility in the state to join ONE Future, a national coalition of natural gas companies with a commitment to voluntary, measurable emission reduction targets.
First utility in the nation to purchase a portion of its natural gas supply through the
And, for nearly 20 years, NJR has voluntarily acted to report and reduce emissions from its system through the EPA Natural Gas STAR program.
In
On the site, NJR has released its annual Corporate Sustainability Report for 2019. The report encompasses NJR's environmental, social and governance initiatives for fiscal 2019 and highlights its commitment to sustainability and stakeholder transparency.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements within this release are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. NJR cautions readers that the assumptions forming the basis for forward-looking statements include many factors that are beyond NJR's ability to control or estimate precisely, such as estimates of future market conditions and the behavior of other market participants. Words such as 'anticipates,' 'estimates,' 'expects,' 'projects,' 'may,' 'will,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'should' and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements and such forward-looking statements are made based upon management's current expectations, assumptions and beliefs as of this date concerning future developments and their potential effect upon NJR. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with management's expectations, assumptions and beliefs or that the effect of future developments on NJR will be those anticipated by management. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, certain statements regarding NJR's environmental, sustainability and clean energy goals, emission reduction targets, and future capital expenditures, infrastructure programs and investments.
Additional information and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from NJR's expectations are contained in NJR's filings with the
About
NJR is a Fortune 1000 company that, through its subsidiaries, provides safe and reliable natural gas and clean energy services, including transportation, distribution, asset management and home services. It is composed of five primary businesses:
NJR Midstream serves customers - from local distributors and producers to electric generators and wholesale marketers - through its ownership of Leaf River Energy Center,
NJR Home Services provides service contracts as well as heating, central air conditioning, water heaters, standby generators, solar and other indoor and outdoor comfort products to residential homes throughout
NJR and its more than 1,100 employees are committed to helping customers save energy and money by promoting conservation and encouraging efficiency through Conserve to Preserve and initiatives such as
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