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Clearway Energy

Clearway Energy Group, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, specialising in solar and wind energy solutions. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the industry, focusing on sustainable energy production across various operational regions, including the United States and parts of Latin America. Clearway Energy offers a diverse portfolio of services, including energy generation, power purchase agreements, and renewable energy project development. What sets Clearway apart is its commitment to innovation and sustainability, driving significant advancements in clean energy technology. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful deployment of large-scale renewable projects that contribute to a greener future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Clearway Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Clearway Energy's score of 22 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Clearway Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Clearway Energy reported carbon emissions of approximately 540,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 650,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 620,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 2 emissions have also seen a decline from approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e in both 2021 and 2022. Over the years, Clearway Energy has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, the company achieved a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions, dropping to about 840,000,000 kg CO2e from 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 2018. This trend indicates a proactive approach to climate action, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Clearway Energy's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, focusing on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. However, there is currently no available data on Scope 3 emissions or specific climate pledges. The company continues to align its operations with industry standards for sustainability and carbon management.

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1,200,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
100,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Clearway Energy's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Clearway Energy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Clearway Energy is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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