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 score of 52 is higher than 74% 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 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, 4,895,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 84,413,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 90,247,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 452,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 5,268,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 84,527,000,000 kg CO2e. Exelon has set ambitious climate commitments under its "Path to Clean Strategy," aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 operations-driven greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The company is also on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. These initiatives demonstrate Exelon's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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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.
