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Con Edison

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Consolidated Edison, Inc., commonly known as Con Edison or Con Ed, is a leading energy provider headquartered in New York, US. Founded in 1824, the company has evolved into one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the United States, serving millions of customers across New York City and the surrounding areas. Operating primarily in the electric, gas, and steam utility sectors, Con Edison is renowned for its commitment to delivering reliable energy services while prioritising sustainability and innovation. The company offers a range of core products, including electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy solutions, distinguished by its focus on customer service and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Con Edison has received numerous accolades for its operational excellence and community engagement, solidifying its reputation as a trusted energy partner in the region.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Con Edison's score of 54 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Con Edison's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Con Edison reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,354,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 32,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions globally. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, having achieved a 54% reduction in their overall emissions since 2005, equivalent to removing about 500,000 vehicles from the road. Con Edison has set ambitious targets for the future, aiming for net-zero direct (Scope 1) emissions from electric co-generation by 2040. Additionally, they plan to achieve an 85% reduction in fugitive methane emissions from their natural gas delivery system by the same year. To support these goals, the company is investing $1.5 billion in energy efficiency initiatives by 2025, targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is sourced from Consolidated Edison, Inc., and reflects their comprehensive approach to sustainability and climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Con Edison's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Con Edison is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Con Edison is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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