In 2023, NRG Energy conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 743,307.4a | N/A | N/A | |
Total Waste Recovered | 504,054.4a | N/A | N/A | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, NRG Energy generated a total of 743,307metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 67.81% of NRG Energy's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 32.19% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, NRG Energy reported a total waste generation of 743,307 metric tonnes, of which 67.81% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that NRG Energy is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a