Electricite De France

EDF Emissions Data and Climate Commitments

2025 Emissions: For the reporting year 2025, Electricité De France (EDF) reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 15 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 68 billion kg CO2e. This included significant contributions from 'use of sold products' (approximately 38.2 billion kg CO2e) and 'fuel and energy-related activities' (approximately 11.9 billion kg CO2e).

2024 Emissions: In 2024, EDF's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 16.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions reported at approximately 73.3 billion kg CO2e.

2023 Emissions: EDF reported total emissions of approximately 91.8 billion kg CO2e for 2023. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 19 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 450 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 72 billion kg CO2e, with substantial amounts from 'use of sold products' (about 35.4 billion kg CO2e) and 'fuel and energy-related activities' (around 19.4 billion kg CO2e).

2022 Emissions: For 2022, EDF recorded total emissions of approximately 120 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 24 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 400 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 96 billion kg CO2e, heavily influenced by 'use of sold products' (around 41 billion kg CO2e) and 'fuel and energy-related activities' (about 31.9 billion kg CO2e).

Historical Emissions: Between 2011 and 2021, EDF's Scope 1 emissions ranged from approximately 14.8 billion kg CO2e in 2011 to 28 billion kg CO2e in 2020. Scope 2 emissions have remained relatively low, around 300 to 500 million kg CO2e in recent years for which data is available. Scope 3 emissions have been reported significantly higher, reaching approximately 102 billion kg CO2e in 2021.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

EDF has established ambitious climate targets aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Key commitments include:

• Net Zero Emissions by 2050: EDF aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all its activities by 2050.
• Scope 1 Emissions Reductions:
  • A 60% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2025 compared to 2017 levels, equivalent to approximately 20 million tonnes of CO2e.
  • A 65% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2027 compared to 2017 levels, representing about 18.0 million tonnes of CO2e.
  • An 80% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2035 compared to 2017 levels, equating to approximately 10.5 million tonnes of CO2e.
  • A 70% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 compared to 2017 levels, equating to approximately 15.5 million tonnes of CO2e.
• Scope 2 Emissions Reduction: A 23% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2017 levels.
• Scope 3 Emissions Reduction: A 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2030, using a 2019 base year.
• Carbon Intensity: A target for carbon intensity of 37gCO2/kWh in 2023, representing a 26% reduction from 2022.

EDF's Scope 1 emissions saw a reduction of 21% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The company's emissions reduction trajectory has been validated by Moody's, confirming its alignment with a 1.5°C warming scenario. EDF is also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).