Reducing Emissions

We recognize that natural gas has an increasingly vital role in supporting the transition away from higher carbon-intensity energy sources and acting as a partner in scaling renewable energy in the U.S. We are actively working to reduce our GHG emissions by making investments in the technology and resources needed to drive down emissions and enhance our methane leak identification and correction program.

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2021 Key Metrics

  • 2,314,707 metric tons/CO2e

    Total Scope 1 Emissions*

  • 103,970 metric tons/CO2e

    Total Scope 2 Emissions

  • 6,886 metric tons

    Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)

  • 35 metric tons

    Sulphur Dioxide (SOx)

  • 808 metric tons

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

  • 178 metric tons

    Particulate Matter (PM10)

*As reported to the EPA

Operational Safety

System integrity requires a commitment by all operating personnel, as well as support from Boardwalk leadership, to use systematic, comprehensive and integrated processes to safely operate and maintain our pipeline system. Operations and integrity plans and procedures ensure that we train our employees to operate and maintain our systems to our highest safety standards.

Pipeline Inspections and Maintenance Programs

  • Integrity Management Program (IMP) that informs inspection activities and institutes other preventive safety measures.

  • Adherence to applicable Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations.

  • Actively invest in our pipeline systems through ongoing maintenance initiatives including equipment overhauls and general upkeep and repairs.

  • Policies, plans, and procedures which are used to minimize pipeline integrity risks.

  • Gas control employees continuously monitor the operations and pressure in all our pipelines.

Environmental Commitment

The use of natural gas can lead to a safer and healthier environment, while providing energy solutions that our customers depend upon. The use of natural gas when compared to other fossil fuels reduces various air emissions, decreases quantities of generated solid and hazardous wastes, and decreases water pollution. We are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source.

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Biodiversity:

We use internal specialists and engage with a variety of contractors and consultants as well as public and private stakeholders about specific environmental conditions that may be present, and provide appropriate planning time for our activities, timely construction, and successful restoration or mitigation of impacts.

Conservation Efforts:

We have water and waste management programs to minimize the generation of waste at our operating facilities and during construction activities. We have employees who are responsible for ensuring we comply with applicable all federal, state, and local water-discharge and waste management regulations. We also secure permits for our projects in accordance with the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program.

Hydrocarbon Spill Prevention:

Boardwalk is committed to protecting the environment and the communities in which we operate, while delivering an energy efficient source to our customers. We utilize best management practices, training, regulatory compliance, and rigorous internal protocols and procedures to help prevent hydrocarbon spills.