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.
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Exelon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Exelon Corporation 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, and 4,895,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant 84,413,000,000 kg CO2e, reflecting the broader impact of the company's value chain. Exelon has set ambitious climate commitments under its "Path to Clean Strategy." The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 operations-driven greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline, and to achieve net-zero operations-driven emissions by 2050. This commitment is part of a long-term strategy to address climate change and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, Exelon's total emissions were approximately 90,247,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 452,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 5,268,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a goal to cut emissions stemming from internal operations by an additional 15% by 2022 compared to a 2015 baseline. Exelon's climate initiatives are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the data and commitments are independently reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact as part of its corporate responsibility.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,578,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,676,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 118,070,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 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.
