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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Exelon's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Exelon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Exelon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,721,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 413,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company also recorded 5,308,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions in the value chain, amounted to about 84,413,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Exelon's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were approximately 93,003,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2022, they decreased slightly to about 90,247,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Exelon operates within the energy sector, where it is crucial to address carbon emissions and climate change. The company’s emissions data reflects its ongoing challenges and the need for strategic initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,668,702,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Exelon is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
