Nexgen Energy Sustainability Profile
Nexgen Energy Ltd., commonly referred to as Nexgen, is a leading Canadian uranium exploration and development company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2011, Nexgen has rapidly established itself in the nuclear energy sector, focusing primarily on the development of its flagship asset, the Arrow deposit, located in the Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan, a region renowned for its high-grade uranium resources. Nexgen's innovative approach to uranium extraction and commitment to sustainable practices set it apart in the industry. The company has achieved significant milestones, including substantial resource discoveries and advancements in its environmental management strategies. With a strong market position, Nexgen Energy is recognised for its potential to contribute to the global transition towards clean energy, making it a key player in the future of nuclear power.
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Nexgen Energy's score of 28 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Nexgen Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nexgen Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,538,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,433,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 52,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,053,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been outlined in their recent reports. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 5,294,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,864,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 34,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,396,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 2,333,060 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 1,655,720 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 37,630 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 639,710 kg CO2e. Nexgen Energy has not established any specific science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The absence of reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reporting its emissions, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,655,720 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,630 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 639,710 | 0,000,000 |
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Nexgen Energy's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Nexgen Energy has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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