b'Carbon Footprint Since EPEs 2016 divestiture from all interests in coal-fired generation, direct emissions from natural gas stationary combustion are the major component of EPEs carbon footprint. EPE has established a 40% carbon reduction goal by 2035 to reflect our intended transition to a significantly cleaner generation portfolio. For the purposes of carbon footprint reduction, EPEs rate is inclusive of all carbon sources itemized in the CO2eEmissions table on the previous page and total load served (net generation). Progress is measured against a 2015 baseline.CARBON FOOTPRINT 1TREND (SHORT TONS OF CO /MWh)2E 2015 Baseline Rate 0.282 Change from 2015 Baseline2019 Rate 0.271 4%1 Carbon footprint is comprised of emissions of carbon dioxide (CO ), methane (CH ), and nitrous oxide (N O) from the fuel 2 4 2combustion at the power plants, from fluorinated gases (SF ) from transmission and distribution equipment, and COemissions 6 2from our vehicle fleetAlthough the most significant carbon reductions will be gained as we transition our generation fleet and serve greater load with lower carbon resources, other internal processes and programs including; energy efficiency programs, facilities upgrades, fleet electrification, and transmission and distribution operations, can contribute incremental greenhouse gas reductions in the short term. Environmental Stewardship'