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Southwest Gas Holdings Unveils 2024 Sustainability Report

On October 6, 2025, Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. published its highly anticipated 2024 Sustainability Report titled Fueling a Sustainable Energy Future. This document highlights the company’s dedication to offering safe and dependable natural gas services while emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and innovation in energy solutions.

The report showcases Southwest Gas Holdings' comprehensive approach to operational excellence, a strong safety culture, and its responsibility in fostering economic growth through eco-friendly practices. Both its subsidiary, Centuri Holdings, and Southwest Gas Corporation play crucial roles in driving this mission.

One of the focal points of the report is the company's strong commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and sustainable work environment for its employees. It outlines how Southwest Gas endeavors to positively impact the communities it serves, emphasizing issues like employee safety, human rights, and diversity within the workplace.

Key Achievements

The report enumerates several key advancements made by Southwest Gas in 2024, particularly surrounding their performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. Some of the crucial highlights include:

• - Customer Satisfaction: For the fifth consecutive year, Southwest Gas achieved the top ranking in customer satisfaction for residential natural gas services in the West among large utilities, as per J.D. Power.
• - Community Contribution: The Southwest Gas Foundation allocated $2.17 million in 2024 to support initiatives across its three-state service area, reflecting its commitment to community engagement.
• - Employee Philanthropy: Employees generously pledged $2.44 million to local nonprofit organizations through the Southwest Gas Fuel for Life program.
• - Capital Expenditure: The utility invested $408 million in 2024 on several projects, including infrastructure modernization and pipeline replacement programs, reinforcing the reliability of its natural gas distribution system.
• - Diversity in Supply Chain: In its efforts to support diverse suppliers, the company spent $245 million at Southwest Gas and $275 million at Centuri.
• - Emergency Response Performance: The company boasts an impressive track record, responding to 76.4% of emergencies within 30 minutes, exceeding industry averages and placing it in the top 25% of the sector.
• - Climate Risk Disclosures: In 2024, Southwest Gas expanded its climate-related disclosures, offering insights into its climate risk assessment for the corporation.

Leadership Commitment

The oversight of the ESG activities and performance lies with the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, along with leadership from Southwest Gas. This structured approach ensures that sustainable practices are embedded throughout the organization.

Karen Haller, the President and CEO of Southwest Gas Holdings, remarked, "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." Haller also praised the critical role played by employees in ensuring the safety and reliability of the infrastructure and their ongoing commitment to giving back.

The complete details of the sustainability efforts and achievements can be accessed on their official website.

About Southwest Gas Holdings

Through Southwest Gas Corporation, its primary operating subsidiary, Southwest Gas Holdings engages in the distribution and transportation of natural gas. The company prides itself on its ability to exceed customer expectations while playing a pivotal role in enhancing community growth through sustainable energy solutions. With a mission to serve over 2 million customers across Arizona, Nevada, and California, Southwest Gas Holdings continues to prioritize safety, reliability, and innovation in its services.