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Electricite De France SA

Common Name
Electricite De France
Country
France
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Employees
165,028
Ticker
EDF
Exchange
EURONEXT
Website
www.edf.fr
Description
Electricité de France S.A., an integrated energy company, engages in the power generation, transmission, distribution, supply, and trading activities in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and internat...

Electricite De France's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Electricite De France completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Electricite De France has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Electricite De France’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Electricite De France's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Electricite De France's Carbon Accounting Report 2023

Insights into Electricite De France's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Electricite De France amounted to 17,460,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Electricite De France decreased by 8.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Electricite De France's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202407 M14 M21 M28 MtCO2e-1%-13%-21%-11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Electricite De France's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Electricite De France were 16,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Electricite De France's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Electricite De France's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Electricite De France reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 650,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 660,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Electricite De France reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Electricite De France's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 135.71% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Electricite De France use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Electricite De France reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Electricite De France's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Electricite De France's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Electricite De France reported 73,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Electricite De France includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Electricite De France's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024030 M60 M90 M120 MtCO2e-11%-5%-6%-24%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Electricite De France's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Electricite De France reported total Scope 3 emissions of 73,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 38.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 61.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Electricite De France reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Electricite De France's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 38.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Electricite De France's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Electricite De France's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Electricite De France disclose?

In 2024, Electricite De France reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Electricite De France's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Electricite De France's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 38,000,000 tCO₂e (51.84%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 17,200,000 tCO₂e (23.47%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 6,700,000 tCO₂e (9.14%)

Electricite De France's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(23.5%)Investments(Cat. 15)(9.1%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(51.8%)

Insights into Electricite De France’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Electricite De France reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,800,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 123,511 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 136.02 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Electricite De France's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,00010,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MFQEngieYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,947,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 76,810Scope 1 Intensity: 285.74 tCO2e/$MA2AYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,620,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,081Scope 1 Intensity: 353.22 tCO2e/$MMMMetlen Energy & Metals SMSAYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,962,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,914Scope 1 Intensity: 669.99 tCO2e/$MIberdrolaYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,913,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,556Scope 1 Intensity: 191.45 tCO2e/$MRWEYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,242,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,208Scope 1 Intensity: 2,112.12 tCO2e/$MYTL Power InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,505,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,180Scope 1 Intensity: 1,062.79 tCO2e/$MSempraYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,185Scope 1 Intensity: 508.15 tCO2e/$MAlgonquin Power & UtilitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,913,781 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,198Scope 1 Intensity: 598.34 tCO2e/$MAvistaYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,035,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,752Scope 1 Intensity: 1,732.84 tCO2e/$MEVNYear: 2024Scope 1: 792,949 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,638Scope 1 Intensity: 217.99 tCO2e/$MAceaYear: 2024Scope 1: 398,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,242Scope 1 Intensity: 94.03 tCO2e/$MEnergy of Minas GeraisYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,446Scope 1 Intensity: 6.65 tCO2e/$MAcwa PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,677Scope 1 Intensity: 12,393.82 tCO2e/$MEnelYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,210,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 73,518Scope 1 Intensity: 274.90 tCO2e/$MFFFujian FunengYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,305,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,995Scope 1 Intensity: 7,169.11 tCO2e/$MAESYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,779,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,278Scope 1 Intensity: 2,262.50 tCO2e/$MEnevaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,710,602 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,843Scope 1 Intensity: 2,555.58 tCO2e/$MZorlu Enerji Elektrik UretimYear: 2024Scope 1: 714,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 839Scope 1 Intensity: 851.90 tCO2e/$MCanadian UtilitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 696,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,601Scope 1 Intensity: 267.56 tCO2e/$MTelecom PlusYear: 2025Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,381Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MOrigin EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,843,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,269Scope 1 Intensity: 2,825.84 tCO2e/$MAtcoYear: 2024Scope 1: 713,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,436Scope 1 Intensity: 207.54 tCO2e/$ME.ONYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,980,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 83,373Scope 1 Intensity: 23.75 tCO2e/$MQQQatar Electricity and WaterYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,115,729 tCO2eRevenue: $M 800Scope 1 Intensity: 6,396.37 tCO2e/$MElectricite De FranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 123,511Scope 1 Intensity: 136.02 tCO2e/$M

How does Electricite De France's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Electricite De France reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 136.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 553.25, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Electricite De France rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Electricite De France ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Electricite De France among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Electricite De France's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Electricite De France reported a total carbon footprint of 90,760,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Electricite De France's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 18.51%.a

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