Nrg Energy
NRG Energy, Inc., a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across various regions, including Texas and California. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative energy solutions, focusing on renewable energy sources and sustainable practices. Specialising in electricity generation and retail, NRG Energy offers a diverse range of services, including power generation from solar, wind, and natural gas. Their commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions sets them apart in a competitive market. With significant achievements in clean energy initiatives, NRG Energy continues to enhance its market position, driving the transition towards a greener future.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nrg 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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Nrg Energy's score of 25 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nrg Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, NRG Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,375,429,000 kg CO2e in the US. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions, which accounted for about 26,835,867,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, NRG's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of about 39,000,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2018 and a significant reduction to approximately 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has also reported emissions from Scope 2 and Scope 3, including business travel, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, NRG Energy's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect an awareness of its environmental impact and a potential commitment to future climate initiatives.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 51,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Nrg Energy is committed to some 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.
