Electricite De France
Electricité de France (EDF) is a leading player in the global energy sector, headquartered in France. Established in 1946, EDF has evolved into a major provider of electricity, serving millions of customers across Europe and beyond. The company operates primarily in the generation and distribution of electricity, with a strong focus on nuclear power, renewable energy, and energy services. With a commitment to sustainability, EDF has made significant strides in expanding its renewable energy portfolio, positioning itself as a key contributor to the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Notable achievements include being one of the largest producers of electricity in Europe and a pioneer in nuclear energy technology. EDF's innovative approach and extensive experience in the energy market underscore its reputation as a trusted energy provider, dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its customers while promoting environmental stewardship.
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
Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Electricite De France's score of 40 is higher than 98% 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 91,644,836,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 19,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 300,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 72,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects EDF's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. EDF has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2030, based on 2019 levels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating its long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. EDF's initiatives include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, as well as emissions from electricity purchased and non-controlled assets, ensuring a comprehensive approach to its climate commitments.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
