Exelon Corp
Exelon's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Exelon 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).
Exelon has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Exelon's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exelon amounted to 4,626,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exelon decreased by 3.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Exelon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exelon's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Exelon were 434,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Exelon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Exelon's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 95.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exelon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Exelon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Exelon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,192,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
What methodology does Exelon use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Exelon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Exelon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Exelon's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Exelon reported 79,721,000 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 2024 disclosure of Exelon includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Exelon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exelon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Exelon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 79,721,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 86.13% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.87% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Exelon reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Exelon's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 55.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exelon's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Exelon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Exelon disclose?
In 2024, Exelon reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Exelon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Exelon's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 67,015,000 tCO₂e (84.06%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 11,059,000 tCO₂e (13.87%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 926,000 tCO₂e (1.16%)
Exelon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Exelon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Exelon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 434,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,028 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.85 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Exelon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Exelon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Exelon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,073.79, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Exelon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Exelon ranked 1 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Exelon among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Exelon's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Exelon reported a total carbon footprint of 84,347,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.45% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Exelon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.97%.a