- Potential conflicts between wind turbines and California condors
- Impacts of clean energy projects on sensitive species (Mojave desert tortoise, Mojave fringe-toed lizard)
Clearway Energy Group LLC and Clearway Energy, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Clearway Energy Group LLC and Clearway Energy, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.54 million metric tonnes (conventional assets) + 0.01 million metric tonnes (renewable assets). By scope: Scope 1: 0.008 million metric tonnes (renewable assets) + 0.54 million metric tonnes (conventional assets); Scope 2: 0.01 million metric tonnes (renewable assets) + 0.0054 million metric tonnes (conventional assets). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
0.54 million metric tonnes (conventional assets) + 0.01 million metric tonnes (renewable assets)
2023
Renewable Energy
93.4%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 0.008 million metric tonnes (renewable assets) + 0.54 million metric tonnes (conventional assets) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.01 million metric tonnes (renewable assets) + 0.0054 million metric tonnes (conventional assets) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.54 million metric tonnes (conventional assets) + 0.01 million metric tonnes (renewable assets) |
| 2020 | 1.2 million tCO2e (conventional and thermal assets) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 93.4% of electricity generated was carbon-free (14.2 million MWh)
- $19.2 million investment to conserve nearly 4,000 acres of habitat for sensitive species
- Recycled 35,881 solar panels
- Minimized environmental footprint of O&M activities through remote IT support
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2025, 100% of renewable energy sites >50 MW will have community engagement plans and participate in Adopt-a-School
📅 Medium-term
- By 2030, own 10 GW of renewable assets
- By 2035, 95% of electricity generated will be carbon-free
🔭 Long-term
- By 2050, achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Community EngagementEnvironmental StewardshipSupply Chain SustainabilitySafetyGovernance