NRG Energy Inc
NRG Energy Waste Data Preview
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 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 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. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 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. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 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 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 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 |
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Insights into NRG Energy's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, NRG Energy generated a total of 743,307 metric 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
NRG Energy's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of NRG Energy's waste is recycled or recovered?
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