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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, INC.
Description
NRG Energy, Inc. is a diversified energy and home services company serving millions of customers across the United States and Canada. As a leading independent power producer, the company generates ele...

NRG Energy's 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.

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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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a. NRG Energy's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into NRG Energy's Waste Treatment Practices

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

NRG Energy's Waste Recovery Rate

68%

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

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