Nouryan and NRG Energy, Inc. signs a legal agreement for renewable energy electricity manufacturing plant

Nouryon has entered into a long-term agreement with NRG Energy, Inc.'s brand Direct Energy, committing to meet all electricity requirements for its manufacturing facilities in La Porte, Fort Worth, and Houston with renewable sources. This initiative will be achieved through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Texas wind farms, starting at the end of December 2024. This move is a part of Nouryon's broader strategy to reduce its global carbon emissions and aligns with the increasing emphasis their customers place on sustainability.

This agreement in Texas follows a similar commitment made last month to power Nouryon's nine manufacturing sites in Brazil entirely with renewable energy. It is also part of a series of global renewable energy agreements that Nouryon has been implementing. These agreements are set to supply renewable electricity to various Nouryon sites including those in Morris, Illinois, USA; Guangzhou, China; and Mons, Belgium.

Nouryon's objective with these initiatives is to significantly reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40%. This is seen as a critical step in the company's journey towards achieving its environmental and sustainability goals. By transitioning to renewable energy sources for its manufacturing operations, Nouryon is taking concrete actions to support both its own and its customers' sustainability targets, reflecting a growing trend in the industry towards environmental responsibility.

According to the article by Procurement Resource, Nouryon commits to powering its La Porte, Fort Worth, and Houston facilities with renewable energy via an agreement with Direct Energy, using RECs from Texas wind farms starting December 2024. This aligns with their global strategy to reduce GHG emissions by 40%, following similar renewable energy initiatives in Brazil and other global locations.