EDF group greenhouse effect gas emissions
EDF group's CO2 emissions* are well below those of other electricity producers, and are steadily declining. After passing under the 100 g of CO2/kWh mark in 2015, EDF Group’s specific carbon emissions delivered the figure of 51 g/kWh in 2020. The Group’s carbon intensity is now eight times lower than the sector’s average worldwide, and five times lower than the European average(1).
* Direct emissions excluding the life cycle analysis of generating plant and fuel.
(1) Source: International Energy Agency, September 2020 ("Emission Factor").
2020 Key Figures
(-7% vs. 2019)
(= vs. 2019)
EDF, a recognised stakeholder in combatting climate change, has undertaken to produce increasingly low-carbon electricity.
EDF has defined a strategy which underpins the Group’s goal of being an efficient, responsible electricity company that champions low-carbon growth.
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