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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In 2023, Exelon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,721,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 413,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,895,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 84,413,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 90,247,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Exelon's emissions have fluctuated significantly. In 2015, the company emitted about 6,668,702,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. By 2021, total emissions reached approximately 93,003,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions contributing the largest share at about 87,254,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Exelon has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where significant emissions are often associated with energy production and distribution. Exelon's ongoing efforts to manage and report its carbon footprint reflect a commitment to transparency, although further details on specific reduction strategies or future commitments are not available.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,668,702,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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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.