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 92% 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, comprising 413,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 48,950,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 84,413,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Exelon's emissions have varied significantly. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were around 93,003,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 467,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,288,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions decreased slightly to about 90,247,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend towards stabilisation. Despite these figures, Exelon has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may limit its ability to effectively address its carbon footprint in the long term. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced strategies to mitigate emissions across all scopes. Overall, Exelon's emissions data reflects a substantial environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate action and commitment to sustainability in the energy sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 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.
