The updating of the materiality analysis conducted in 2019 led to the definition of 18 keu stakes presented in graphic format in section 3.1.1.2 “EDF group Materiality Analysis”. Each key stake is described in detail.
No. | Key stakes | Key stakes description |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1 Key stakes Nuclear safety and safety of industrial infrastructures and data | 1 Key stakes description Refers to: all technical, organisational and human systems aiming to prevent accidents or limit impacts for all Group industrial infrastructures, both nuclear powered and not; also refers to the prevention of the risk of blackouts and in view of rising cybercrime, the protection of facilities against the risk of hacking, including by terrorists and in particular, to the protection of: - IT systems which are indispensable for continuous commercial and industrial business;Group data, including customers’ and employees’ personal data (limit to data collection, non-disclosure, transparency, etc.). |
2 | 2 Key stakes Renewal, extension and performance of the energy mix aimed at decarbonisation | 2 Key stakes description Refers to: the shift to a more and more decarbonated energy mix via the renewal and extension of the operating lifetime of nuclear facilities, modularity, secure fuel supply and high operating performance. Also refers to the development of renewable sources (wind, solar, biomass, hydro, etc.), as well as upgrading of thermal facilities (use of cleaner technology, such as for carbon capture and storage). |
3 | 3 Key stakes Action to support energy efficiency | 3 Key stakes description Refers to: new offers aiming to control energy consumption (specifically using digital energy efficiency solutions) and awareness-raising initiatives carried out in order to promote moderate use of electricity with its customers and stakeholders. This priority also refers to the optimisation of grid output. |
4 | 4 Key stakes Management of radioactive waste and plant decommissioning | 4 Key stakes description Refers to: responsible and sustainable management of radioactive waste, both during the operating phase and dismantling phase (regulatory, technical, environmental and financial aspects); also refers to support given to treatment and recycling sectors. |
5 | 5 Key stakes Innovation, sustainable cities and diversification of energy production methods | 5 Key stakes description In a context of energy market changes (digitisation and inter-connectivity, increasing competition and new, disruptive market players), refers to: - the use of electricity instead of fossil fuels, and specifically to the development of electric mobility; - the development of new electric infrastructures and services contributing to sustainable cities, smart buildings, self-consumption practices, storage;identifying technological breakthroughs and developing new offers in all sectors. |
6 | 6 Key stakes Performance of end customer offers (B2B and B2C) | 6 Key stakes description In a context of enhanced competition, refers to the competitiveness of electricity prices and services provided to customers. |
7 | 7 Key stakes Creation of value shared with stakeholders, to benefit territories and employment | 7 Key stakes description Refers to: how the Group combines conservation of the planet, well-being and development to create value for all stakeholders (employees, shareholders, customers, territories). Refers in particular to the Group’s capacity to provide services in the public interest and to participate in the economy of territories, to create value shared with these territories by contributing to job creation and the creation of local resources. |
8 | 8 Key stakes Ethics and the duty of care | 8 Key stakes description Refers to: - the EDF group’s duty of care throughout its value chain; - support to subcontractors and suppliers and social and environmental impacts of products and services procured (particularly with regard to respect for human rights), as well as responsible relations with subcontractors and suppliers; - the Group’s capacity to effectively combat active and passive corruption, unfair competition, to ensure compliance with contracts and ethical practicing of influence; - tax transparency. |
9 | 9 Key stakes The circular economy and conservation of biodiversity, water, air, soils and rare resources | 9 Key stakes description Refers to: - practices implemented aiming to protect and enhance biodiversity everywhere the Group does business; - management of pollution and contamination risks that could cause biological, physical or chemical changes to terrestrial or aquatic environments and their effects on health; - management of air emissions from Group facilities (SOx, NOx, fine particles, toxins, etc.); - conservation of rare resources (rare earths); - optimisation of waste management and circular economy practices. |
