National Renewable Energy Laboratory

National Renewable Energy Laboratory's reported carbon emissions

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), based in the US and operating in the Research and development services (73) industry, has disclosed emissions data for 2021. In 2021, NREL reported total emissions of approximately 2.74 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 0.41 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 0.05 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2.08 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for roughly 0.68 kg CO2e of Scope 3. NREL is actively pursuing climate commitments, notably aiming for net-zero emissions in its high-performance sustainable buildings by 2050. This initiative involves employing design and operational strategies to optimise performance and maximise life cycle asset value. While NREL has not publicly set specific reduction targets for its own operational emissions beyond building performance, broader US national targets suggest a need for annual power emissions reductions of 11% to remain on track for post-2025 goals. Prior to 2021, NREL reported production emissions data in tonnes CO2e. In 2019, this amounted to approximately 8,404 tonnes CO2e. In 2018, approximately 7,735 tonnes CO2e were reported. In 2017, emissions were around 6,972 tonnes CO2e, and in 2016, approximately 6,410 tonnes CO2e were recorded. In 2015, NREL reported emissions of about 8,463 tonnes CO2e. These figures represent a "scope_not_specified" category in the provided data.