- Climate change impacts on infrastructure (heatwaves, floods).
- Procurement difficulties due to large-scale investments and material shortages.
- Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive job market.
- Ensuring high electricity quality during network modernization.
- Managing risks related to cyberattacks and physical attacks.
RTE Réseau de transport d’électricité
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, RTE Réseau de transport d’électricité disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 639 ktCO2e/year (scopes 1, 2, partial scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 94 ktCO2e/year (SF6); Scope 2: 377 ktCO2e/year (electricity losses); Scope 3: 150 ktCO2e/year (electricity losses). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
639 ktCO2e/year (scopes 1, 2, partial scope 3)
2023
Waste
213.0K tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 94 ktCO2e/year (SF6) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 377 ktCO2e/year (electricity losses) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 150 ktCO2e/year (electricity losses) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 639 ktCO2e/year (scopes 1, 2, partial scope 3) |
| 2021 | 578.4 ktCO2eq (for the year December 2020-November 2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions (scopes 1, 2, partial scope 3) to 639 ktCO2e in 2023 from 589 ktCO2e in 2022 (recalculated).
- Reduced SF6 leaks to 3.87t in 2023, below the target of 4t.
- Made 1,528 hectares of land biodiversity-friendly.
- Achieved 92% waste recycling rate.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve the targets set in the Impetus & Vision corporate mission statement by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Implement the actions defined in the 2023-2026 transition plan to reduce GHG emissions.
🔭 Long-term
- Contribute to France's carbon neutrality by 2050 through network development and modernization.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityCircular EconomyHealth and SafetyDiversity and InclusionResponsible PurchasingGovernance and Business Ethics