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.
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.
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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 4,192,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 79,721,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 89,284,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 448,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 4,895,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 84,514,000,000 kg CO2e. Exelon has set ambitious climate commitments under its "Path to Clean Strategy," aiming to reduce its 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 applicable to all scopes of emissions and reflects a significant shift towards sustainability in its operations. The company is also on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. These initiatives are part of Exelon's broader strategy to align with industry standards and contribute to global climate goals.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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Exelon is participating in some 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.