Electricite De France
Electricité de France (EDF), headquartered in France, is a leading player in the global energy sector, primarily focused on electricity generation and distribution. Founded in 1946, EDF has established itself as a cornerstone of the French energy landscape, with significant operations across Europe and beyond. The company is renowned for its commitment to low-carbon energy solutions, offering a diverse portfolio that includes nuclear, renewable, and thermal power generation. EDF's unique approach to energy efficiency and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing carbon emissions and advancing innovative energy technologies. With a strong emphasis on customer service and energy transition, EDF continues to shape the future of energy, making it a pivotal force in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Electricite De France'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Electricite De France's score of 49 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electricite De France's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Electricité de France (EDF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 91,644,836 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 19,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 300,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 72,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects EDF's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. Specifically, EDF aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. EDF's emissions trajectory indicates a significant focus on sustainability, with a commitment to integrating biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks into their reduction strategies. The company continues to enhance its operational efficiency and invest in cleaner energy solutions to meet these targets.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 51,300,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Electricite De France is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
