Nextera Energy Inc
Nextera Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Nextera 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).
However, Nextera 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nextera Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nextera Energy amounted to 42,294,476 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 Nextera Energy increased by 0.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Nextera Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nextera Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nextera Energy were 42,278,597 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nextera Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nextera Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nextera Energy's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nextera Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
What are Nextera Energy's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Nextera Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,300 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 15,879 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Nextera Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nextera Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.2% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Nextera Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Nextera Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Nextera Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nextera Energy's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Nextera Energy reported 2,671,312 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Nextera Energy includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 3 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Nextera Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nextera Energy's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Nextera Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,671,312 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nextera Energy's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
Insights into Nextera Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Nextera Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 42,278,597 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,114 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,503.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Nextera Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nextera Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Nextera Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,503.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,153.56 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Nextera Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Nextera Energy ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Nextera Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Nextera Energy's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Nextera Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 44,965,788 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.31% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Nextera Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 94.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 5.94%. a