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.
EDF, world leader in low-carbon electricity generation
Worldwide
As 91 %(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 2021, EDF Group’s specific carbon emissions delivered the figure of 48 g/kWh produced (vs 51 g/kWh in 2020). The Group’s carbon intensity is now 5 times lower than the European utilities average.(2)
Consolidated data at 31/12/2021.
(1) Source: EDF Group's URD 2021 - page 6
(2) Direct CO₂ emissions related to production, excluding life-cycle assessment (LCA) of production means and fuel. Source EDF Group's URD 2021 - page 15
In France
In France, the electricity produced by EDF is more than 97%(1) CO₂ free, thanks to nuclear power and renewable energies.
In 2021, EDF’s specific carbon emissions in France delivered the figure of 16 g/kWh(2) produced (vs 13 g/kWh in 2020), 14 times less than the European average for the sector(3).
Consolidated data at 31/12/2021.
(1) 97.1% in 2021 on EDF Limited Company perimeter / Source: EDF
(2) Direct CO₂ emissions related to production, excluding life-cycle assessment (LCA) of production means and fuel.
(3) Estimation 2020, EU-27, European Environment Agency, Greenhouse gas emission intensity of electricity generation by country, Oct. 2021
Nuclear energy
Clean, safe and competitive, nuclear power represents 86.8% of electricity produced by EDF in France. It underpins the French energy mix and ensures the country’s energy independence.
Renewable energies
While relying on its nuclear base, EDF is counting on the growth of renewable energy sources (hydroelectric, solar, wind, etc.), whose capacity will increase by more than 70% between 2021 and 2030 to reach 60 GW net.
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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