Exelon
Exelon Corporation, a leading energy provider in the United States, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2000, Exelon has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, primarily focusing on electricity generation and distribution, as well as energy efficiency solutions. The company operates across several major regions, including the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, serving millions of customers. Exelon is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes nuclear, solar, and wind energy, setting it apart in the competitive energy market. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Exelon has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the largest operators of nuclear power plants in the country. Its strong market position is underscored by numerous accolades for environmental stewardship and reliability in energy delivery.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Exelon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Exelon's score of 47 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Exelon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Exelon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,721,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 413,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,895,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 84,413,000,000 kg CO2e. Exelon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by the year 2030. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero operations-driven greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. These targets reflect Exelon's commitment to addressing climate change and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future. The company's emissions data demonstrates a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, with a clear focus on reducing emissions across all scopes.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,668,702,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Exelon is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
