Consolidated Edison Inc
Consolidated Edison's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Consolidated Edison completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Consolidated Edison has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Consolidated Edison's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Consolidated Edison amounted to 3,296,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Consolidated Edison decreased by 19.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Consolidated Edison's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Consolidated Edison's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Consolidated Edison were 2,676,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Consolidated Edison reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Consolidated Edison's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Consolidated Edison's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Consolidated Edison's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Consolidated Edison reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 620,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Consolidated Edison reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Consolidated Edison's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 50%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Consolidated Edison's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 52.31% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Consolidated Edison use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Consolidated Edison reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Consolidated Edison's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Consolidated Edison's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Consolidated Edison reported 32,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Consolidated Edison includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Consolidated Edison's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Consolidated Edison's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Consolidated Edison reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Consolidated Edison reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Consolidated Edison's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Consolidated Edison 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Consolidated Edison's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Consolidated Edison 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Consolidated Edison disclose?
In 2023, Consolidated Edison reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Consolidated Edison's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Consolidated Edison's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 32,400,000 tCO₂e (100%)
Consolidated Edison's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Consolidated Edison's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Consolidated Edison reported a total carbon footprint of 35,696,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.24% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Consolidated Edison's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.5%. a