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 41 is higher than 91% 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, with Scope 1 emissions at about 413,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,830,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 84,413,000,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes emissions from their value chain, such as purchased goods and services. Exelon's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with significant figures from previous years including approximately 90,247,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 93,003,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 81,326,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, nor have they committed to any science-based targets as per the latest data. Overall, Exelon continues to face challenges in managing its carbon emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which represents a substantial portion of their total emissions. The absence of defined reduction targets highlights the need for a more robust climate strategy moving forward.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 678,075,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,668,702,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| 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
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Exelon is committed to some 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.
