Producing a climate-friendly energy

WORLDWIDE

As 90 % ⁽¹⁾ 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⁽²⁾ produced. The Group’s carbon intensity is now 8 times lower than the sector’s average worldwide, and 5 times lower than the European average⁽³⁾.

Consolidated data at 31/12/2020.
⁽¹⁾ Source: EDF’s URD 2020
⁽²⁾ Direct CO₂ emissions related to production, excluding life-cycle assessment (LCA) of production means and fuel.
⁽³⁾ Source: International Energy Agency, September 2020 (Emission Factor)

IN FRANCE

In France, the electricity produced by EDF is more than 97% ⁽¹⁾ CO₂ free, thanks to nuclear power and renewable energies.

EDF’s energy mix also shows a reduction in its carbon emissions, which for 2020 amount to 10 g/kWh⁽²⁾ produced, 17 times less than the European average for the sector⁽³⁾.

Consolidated data at 31/12/2019.
⁽¹⁾ 97.4% in 2020 on EDF Limited Company perimeter / Source: EDF
⁽²⁾ Direct CO₂ emissions related to production, excluding life-cycle assessment (LCA) of production means and fuel. EDF SA went from 13g in 2019 to 10g of eq. CO₂ in 2020.
⁽³⁾ Source: International Energy Agency, September 2020 (Emission Factor)