- More frequent and severe storms, flooding, and sea-level rise due to climate change.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Maintaining a safe working environment and preventing safety incidents.
- Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-2022 reporting, NextEra Energy, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 42.3M tCO2e/year (2021). By scope: Scope 1: 43.0M tCO2e/year (2021); Scope 2: 35.1K tCO2e/year (2021); Scope 3: 2.4M tCO2e/year (2021). 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
42.3M tCO2e/year (2021)
2021-2022
Water Usage
7.3M thousand cubic meters/year (2021)
2021-2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-2022)
| 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). | 43.0M tCO2e/year (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35.1K tCO2e/year (2021) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.4M tCO2e/year (2021) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 42.3M tCO2e/year (2021) |
| 2020 | 47.3M tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions rate by 58% from an adjusted 2005 baseline by 2021.
- Avoided the use of more than 20 billion gallons of water in 2021 through investments in water-free wind and PV solar energy.
- Permanently closed approximately 2,133 MW of coal generation since 2015.
- Achieved 50% completion of the 30 million solar panel installation plan by April 2022 (five years ahead of schedule).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions rate by 70% by 2025 from an adjusted 2005 baseline.
- Complete installation of 30 million solar panels by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions rate by 82% by 2030 from a 2005 baseline.
- Install 12,626 MW of solar in Florida by 2031.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Real Zero carbon emissions by no later than 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity and InclusionGovernanceCommunity EngagementSafety