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Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings
Is EDF doing their part?
Their DitchCarbon score is 59
EDF has a DitchCarbon Score of 59, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, which is a measure of the greenhouse gases emitted relative to the value they generate. A higher score would suggest a lower carbon intensity and a stronger commitment to reducing emissions.
This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.
Industry emissions intensity
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EDF is a company in the services industry, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.
Location emissions intensity
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Very high
EDF operates in the United Kingdom, which has a very low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by providing a cleaner energy grid for its operations.
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– Historical Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
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– Emissions forecasting, assurances
15.15%
...this company is doing 15.15% better in emissions than the industry average.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, EDF Energy is a leading player in the UK energy sector. As the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in the country, it operates nuclear power stations, wind farms, and various other power plants, serving over 5.5 million customers. EDF Energy is actively involved in the UK’s nuclear renaissance, with plans to construct four new nuclear plants, and employs approximately 15,000 people nationwide.
emission intelligence's platform recommendations for EDF
EDF should focus on fostering supplier engagement initiatives to promote the reduction of Scope 3 emissions, which could potentially lower their emissions by 35%.
Good news, EDF has set science-based climate action targets
EDF has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the goal to limit global warming to well below 2°C. These targets encompass direct emissions from their own activities as well as indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy.
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