NRG Energy Inc
NRG Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into NRG Energy's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NRG Energy amounted to 26,835,867 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1). a
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NRG Energy decreased by 26.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
NRG Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NRG Energy's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of NRG Energy were 26,835,867 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has NRG Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, NRG Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 46.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2021), NRG Energy's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 26.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b