Calpine Corp.
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: -
Calpine Corp is the largest natural gas power producer in the United States. It owns and operates natural gas-fired and geothermal power plants in North America. It operates natural gas-fired combustion turbines and renewable geothermal conventional steam turbines. The company sells power, steam, capacity, renewable energy credits, and ancillary services to utilities, independent electric system operators, industrial and agricultural companies, retail power providers, municipalities and other governmental entities, and power marketers.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 479 out of 648
Universe
Global Universe 13681 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority |
34.8
High
|
412 out of 648 |
| Calpine Corp. |
38.7
High
|
479 out of 648 |
| Oglethorpe Power Corp. |
40.1
Severe
|
496 out of 648 |
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Calpine Corp.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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