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GenOn Holdings, Inc.

GenOn Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leader in the generation of electricity, primarily focusing on natural gas and coal-fired power plants. GenOn is renowned for its commitment to providing reliable and efficient energy solutions, utilising advanced technologies to optimise performance and reduce environmental impact. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust portfolio of power generation assets, which position it favourably in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, GenOn Holdings continues to adapt to the evolving energy landscape, ensuring it meets the demands of its customers while contributing to a cleaner future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does GenOn Holdings, Inc.'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

GenOn Holdings, Inc.'s score of 13 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GenOn Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2020, GenOn Holdings, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 60,000,000 kg CO2e across various scopes. Specifically, their emissions breakdown includes about 44,651,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 7,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 57,525,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 57,853,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, GenOn Holdings has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. This lack of defined climate commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing climate change effectively. As the company is headquartered in the US, it operates within a regulatory environment that increasingly emphasises the importance of sustainability and emissions reduction.

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2020
Scope 1
44,651,000
Scope 2
7,752,000
Scope 3
57,525,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GenOn Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium 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. GenOn Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

GenOn Holdings, Inc. is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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