Nexgen Energy Ltd

Common Name
Nexgen Energy
Country
Canada
Sector
Energy
Industry
Uranium
Employees
133
Ticker
NXE
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
NexGen Energy Ltd. is a Canadian company engaged in the exploration and development of uranium properties. As a critical component of the nuclear energy industry, uranium plays a vital role in providi...

Nexgen Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Nexgen 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Nexgen Energy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Nexgen Energy's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nexgen Energy amounted to 3,898 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nexgen Energy increased by 65.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Nexgen Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+16%-79%+98%-30%+148%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nexgen Energy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nexgen Energy were 3,864 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Nexgen Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nexgen Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nexgen Energy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 148.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Nexgen Energy's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Nexgen Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Nexgen Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nexgen Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 95.72% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does Nexgen Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Nexgen Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Nexgen Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Nexgen Energy's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Nexgen Energy reported 1,396 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Nexgen Energy includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Nexgen Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+20%-94%+304%+21%-21%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nexgen Energy's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Nexgen Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,396 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Nexgen Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nexgen Energy's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 71.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nexgen Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nexgen Energy disclose?

In 2023, Nexgen Energy reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Nexgen Energy's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Nexgen Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,396 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)

Nexgen Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(100.0%)

Insights into Nexgen Energy's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Nexgen Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 5,294 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 28.59% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Nexgen Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 72.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 26.37%.

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