Producing a climate-friendly energy

Thanks to its energy mix, EDF is driving out CO₂

In view of the urgency of climate change, the low-carbon electricity produced by EDF is clearly the energy that changes everything. It makes growth and the well-being of citizens sustainable and possible.

Jean-Bernard Lévy, CEO of EDF

Our energy mix

To supply clean and affordable electricity to everybody, everywhere and at all times, EDF uses all energy sources: nuclear, water, wind, sun, biomass, etc. This is known as the energy mix.

Nuclear: 76.5%. Combined Cycle Gaz & Cogeneration: 8.4%. Fuel: 1%. Coal: 0.4%. Renewables energies: 13.6% (including hydro power: 9.8%).

As 90 % of its electricity production does not emit any CO₂, the EDF Group can rightly claim that it is the champion of low-carbon growth.

In 2020, EDF Group’s specific carbon emissions delivered the figure of 51 g/kWh*. The Group’s carbon intensity is now eight times lower than the sector’s average worldwide, and five times lower than the European average**.

Consolidated data at 31/12/2020.
* Direct emissions excluding the life cycle analysis of generating plant and fuel.
** Source: International Energy Agency, September 2020 ("Emission Factor").

The energy sources in our mix

Nuclear energy

Clean, safe and competitive, nuclear power represents 88% of total electricity production in France. It underpins the French energy mix and ensures the country’s energy independence.

Learn more about nuclear energy

Renewable energies

While relying on its nuclear base, EDF is counting on the growth of renewable energy sources (hydroelectric, solar, wind, etc.), whose share will double in the Group's energy mix by 2030.

Learn more about renewable energies

Genuine commitments to preserve the planet

Reducing CO₂ emissions further

EDF has committed itself to moving from 51 million tonnes of CO₂ released into the atmosphere in 2017 to 30 million tonnes in 2030.

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A positive approach to biodiversity

EDF is committed to moving beyond a defensive approach to biodiversity, focused solely on reducing the impact of its activities on ecosystems.

Financial information at 30 September 2020

Financial information at 30 September 2020

Producing a climate-friendly energy

Our energy mix

As 90 % of its electricity production does not emit any CO₂, the EDF Group can rightly claim that it is the champion of low-carbon growth.

Nuclear energy

Renewable energies

Genuine commitments to preserve the planet

Reducing CO₂ emissions further

Climate and Public Opinions International Observatory

A positive approach to biodiversity

Financial information at 30 September 2020

Producing a climate-friendly energy

Our energy mix

As 90 % of its electricity production does not emit any CO2, the EDF Group can rightly claim that it is the champion of low-carbon growth.

Nuclear energy

Renewable energies

Genuine commitments to preserve the planet

Reducing CO2 emissions further

Climate and Public Opinions International Observatory

A positive approach to biodiversity

As 90 % of its electricity production does not emit any CO₂, the EDF Group can rightly claim that it is the champion of low-carbon growth.

Reducing CO₂ emissions further