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NRG Energy Inc

Common Name
NRG Energy
Country
United States
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Employees
15,637
Ticker
NRG
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
NRG Energy, Inc. is an integrated energy company that produces, sells, and distributes electricity and energy services across key U.S. markets. The company operates through segments including Texas, E...

NRG Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, NRG 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).

However, NRG Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
50,035,662a
48,375,429a
69,708,791a
Total Scope 2
Location-Based
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
1,778.7295a
1,678.362a
2,209.9607a
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a. NRG Energy's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. NRG Energy's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020

Insights into NRG Energy's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NRG Energy amounted to 50,035,662 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NRG Energy increased by 3.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

NRG Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 M40 M60 M80 MtCO2e-26%+164%+6%-31%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NRG Energy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of NRG Energy were 50,035,662 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has NRG Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, NRG Energy's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 47.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), NRG Energy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

Insights into NRG Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, NRG Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,035,662 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,130 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,778.73 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

NRG Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00050,0002,000,00050,000,0002,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Aksa Enerji UretimYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,902,004 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,190Scope 1 Intensity: 5,798.01 tCO2e/$MISA Energia BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,941 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,290Scope 1 Intensity: 9.26 tCO2e/$MAGL EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,752Scope 1 Intensity: 3,758.98 tCO2e/$MTransAltaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,497,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,978Scope 1 Intensity: 4,801.90 tCO2e/$MKyushu Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,127Scope 1 Intensity: 1,230.95 tCO2e/$MCapital PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,431,328 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,625Scope 1 Intensity: 6,640.60 tCO2e/$MJSW EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,522,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,375Scope 1 Intensity: 14,929.13 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Zheneng Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 151,762,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,058Scope 1 Intensity: 12,585.64 tCO2e/$MCR PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 146,391,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,557Scope 1 Intensity: 10,798.47 tCO2e/$MTata PowerYear: 2025Scope 1: 41,352,681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,506Scope 1 Intensity: 5,509.64 tCO2e/$MOPC EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,935,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 708Scope 1 Intensity: 2,735.72 tCO2e/$MPower Assets HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,256,096 tCO2eRevenue: $M 118Scope 1 Intensity: 52,868.44 tCO2e/$MEdison InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,599Scope 1 Intensity: 62.50 tCO2e/$MDTE EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,216,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,457Scope 1 Intensity: 1,943.97 tCO2e/$MPG&EYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,730,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,428Scope 1 Intensity: 152.69 tCO2e/$MConsolidated EdisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,587,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,256Scope 1 Intensity: 169.57 tCO2e/$MAdani PowerYear: 2025Scope 1: 172,847,665 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,570Scope 1 Intensity: 26,309.95 tCO2e/$MUniperYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,907,517 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71,661Scope 1 Intensity: 166.16 tCO2e/$MAdani Energy SolutionsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,340,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,782Scope 1 Intensity: 481.94 tCO2e/$MCGN PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,894Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MCentricaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,726,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,989Scope 1 Intensity: 69.08 tCO2e/$MHuaneng Power InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 377,073,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,795Scope 1 Intensity: 10,534.17 tCO2e/$MVistraYear: 2024Scope 1: 86,194,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,224Scope 1 Intensity: 5,004.33 tCO2e/$MConstellation EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,403,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,568Scope 1 Intensity: 356.57 tCO2e/$MNRG EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,035,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1,778.73 tCO2e/$M

How does NRG Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, NRG Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,778.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,247.35, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does NRG Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, NRG Energy ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

NRG Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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