Clearway Energy Inc
Clearway Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Clearway Energy completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Clearway Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clearway Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clearway Energy amounted to 545,400 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clearway Energy decreased by 17.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Clearway Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clearway Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clearway Energy were 540,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Clearway Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clearway Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clearway Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Clearway Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Clearway Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,400 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Clearway Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clearway Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 94.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clearway Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 46% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Clearway Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Clearway Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Clearway Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Clearway Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Clearway Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 540,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,314 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 410.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Clearway Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Clearway Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Clearway Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 410.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 397.57 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Clearway Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Clearway Energy ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Clearway Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a