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 2024, Exelon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 83,738,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 434,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 58,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 79,721,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 89,284,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 448,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 65,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 84,514,000,000 kg CO2e. Exelon has set ambitious climate commitments under its "Path to Clean Strategy," aiming to reduce 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 is part of a broader initiative to address climate change and enhance sustainability across its operations. The company is also on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Exelon has previously committed to reducing GHG emissions from its internal operations by 15% by 2022 compared to a 2015 baseline, building on significant reductions achieved over the past decade. Exelon's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from Exelon Corporation's disclosures.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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