- Energy transition risks (changes to energy systems)
- Grid reliance risk (increased demand for electricity)
- Physical climate change risks (extreme weather events)
- Affordability and equity risks (balancing costs and benefits)
- Wildfire risks (increasing frequency and severity)
Exelon Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Exelon Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.3K thousand metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 413 thousand metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 4.8K thousand metric tons CO2e; Scope 3: 84.4K thousand metric tons CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.3K thousand metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2023
Water Usage
60.2 million gallons
2023
Waste
1 million metric tons
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 413 thousand metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.8K thousand metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 84.4K thousand metric tons CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.3K thousand metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2022 | 5.7K thousand metric tons CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2021 | 5.7K thousand metric tons CO2e (2021 market-based) |
| 2020 | 13.7K thousand metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 27.4M tCO2e |
| 2015-2022 | 547.0K tCO2e/year (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operations-driven greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 percent from 2015 baseline.
- Avoided almost 2.3 million tons of GHG emissions through customer-based renewable energy.
- Saved 26.5 million megawatt hours (MWh) of energy through utility energy efficiency programs, avoiding over 9.8 million metric tons of GHG emissions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce operations-driven GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero operations-driven GHG emissions by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeClean Energy TransitionEnergy AffordabilityCustomer ExperienceReliability and ResilienceCommunity SupportWorkforce DevelopmentCorporate GovernanceSustainable Supply ChainEnvironmental JusticeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion