Nextera Energy Inc

Common Name
Nextera Energy
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
16,800
Ticker
NEE
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
NextEra Energy, Inc. is a prominent energy company specializing in the generation of renewable energy and other related services. As one of the leading producers of wind and solar energy in the United...

Nextera Energy's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Nextera Energy has disclosed 5 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 5 intensity-based targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Nextera Energy ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Net Electricity Produced
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2025
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Net Electricity Produced
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Net Electricity Produced
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2035
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Net Electricity Produced
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2040
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Net Electricity Produced
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2045
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into Nextera Energy's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Nextera Energy has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions.

Does Nextera Energy have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Nextera Energy has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Nextera Energy's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 100% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Net Electricity Produced in 2005.

As of 2023, Nextera Energy is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 54.8% of the planned reduction.

Nextera Energy's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

200520232025203020352040204500000BaselineCurrent (-55%)Target 2025 (-70%)Target 2045 (-100%)
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