Con Edison
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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Con Edison's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Con Edison reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,676,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 620,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 32,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2,815,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 1,020,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. However, Scope 3 emissions remained constant at approximately 32,400,000,000 kg CO2e. Con Edison has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions, but further details on long-term commitments or strategies to reduce overall emissions are not available. As a major utility provider in the US, Con Edison is positioned within an industry increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparent climate commitments and measurable reduction strategies.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,936,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 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 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
