NRG Energy Inc
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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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
- 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
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 1,040.58, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does NRG Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, NRG Energy ranked 16 out of 25 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