Nrg Energy
NRG Energy, Inc., a leading player in the energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions, including Texas and the Northeast. Founded in 1989, NRG has established itself as a pioneer in providing innovative energy solutions, focusing on both traditional and renewable energy sources. The company offers a diverse range of services, including electricity generation, retail electricity, and energy management solutions, setting itself apart with its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric approaches. NRG's unique portfolio includes solar and wind energy projects, reflecting its dedication to a cleaner energy future. With a strong market position, NRG Energy has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest competitive power generators in the U.S. Its focus on innovation and sustainability continues to drive its growth and influence in the evolving energy landscape.
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 39 is higher than 85% 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, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions, which totalled about 24,375,429,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 (business travel) by 50% by 2025, using 2014 as the baseline year. Furthermore, NRG Energy has pledged to achieve a 100% reduction by 2050. Historically, NRG's emissions have shown a downward trend, with total emissions in the US recorded at approximately 39,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction strategies are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, NRG Energy's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the energy sector.
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Add to project| 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.
