- Climate change and the need for decarbonization.
- Maintaining grid reliability while integrating intermittent renewable resources.
- Managing risks associated with supply chain.
- Cybersecurity threats.
Calpine Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Calpine Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 48.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 48.9M tCO2e/year. 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
48.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2023
Renewable Energy
3% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
83.5K megaliters/year
2023
๐ 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). | 48.9M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
๐ Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 48.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2022 | 44.4M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
โ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Baytown and Sutter decarbonization projects selected by the Department of Energy to receive cost-sharing agreements for commercial-scale CCS projects.
- Launched Project Enterprise, a carbon capture demonstration pilot at the Los Medanos Energy Center.
- Construction of Nova Power Bank battery energy storage system, one of the largest in the world.
- Achieved a steam-adjusted GHG intensity of 411 kgCO2e/MWhnet in 2023.
- Maintained air pollutant emission levels among the lowest of major U.S. power producers.
- Zero significant spills in 2023.
- Over 4,000 MWs of power plants repurpose treated water from municipal treatment systems for cooling.
๐ฑ ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ManagementAir QualityWater ManagementTechnology AdoptionOccupational Health and SafetyEmergency Preparedness and ResponseCommunity RelationsCorporate PhilanthropyDiversity and InclusionEmployee RelationsCorporate GovernanceBusiness EthicsCybersecuritySupply Chain Management