- Reconciling intensification of electricity use with planetary boundaries
- Operating while conserving and restoring ecosystems
- Ensuring a fair and inclusive transition
- Sharing value effectively with regions
- Combating fuel poverty
- Managing water resources during periods of drought
- Reducing the carbon footprint of residential and industrial customers
EDF Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, EDF Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.4 MtCO2 (avoided). 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
12.4 MtCO2 (avoided)
2023
Renewable Energy
93% (of electricity production)
of total energy
Water Usage
0.83 l/kWh
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.4 MtCO2 (avoided) |
| 2021 | 28.7 MtCO2eq (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon intensity to 37 gCO2/kWh (twelve times less than the world average)
- 93% of EDF’s electricity production in 2023 was carbon-free
- 12.4 MtCO2 emissions avoided through the products and services supplied to customers in 2023
- Reduced water intensity to 0.83 l/kWh
- 85.3% annual rate of conventional waste sent for recovery
- 1,244 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided through reuse via the Reutiliz platform
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption for industrial use in nuclear power plants by 10% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 60% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025 (vs 2017), 70% by 2030, 80% by 2035
- Achieve carbon intensity of 30 gCO2/kWh by 2030, 22 gCO2/kWh by 2035
- Avoid 45 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2035 through products and services
- 30% reduction in the carbon impact of purchases by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeBiodiversityWater resourcesCircular economyHealth, safety and well-beingEquality, diversity and inclusionSkills developmentSocial dialogueRegional developmentHuman rightsBusiness conduct, ethics and complianceSupplier relationsSafety and crisis management