3.1.1.2 The Group’s results
3.1.1.2.1 Carbon performance for the climate
Carbon intensity
The Group’s carbon intensity is a key indicator of performance with respect to its carbon trajectory. For the methodology used with for this indicator, see section 3.6 “Methodology”
| 2021 Performance |
The carbon intensity of the electricity and heat produced by the EDF group continued to decrease in 2021, falling below 50gCO2/kWh and reaching a historic low of 48gCO2/kWh. This means that the Group’s carbon intensity has been halved since the CAP 2030 strategy was implemented in 2015. |
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| The carbon intensity of the electricity and heat produced by the EDF group is around five times lower than the European average (231gCO2/ kWh (1)) and more than nine times lower than the global average (450gCO2/kWh (2)). |
Carbon intensity: specific CO2 emissions from electricity generation and heat (gCO2/kWh) √
- 2019 : 55
- 2020 : 51
- 2021 : 48
- Target 2030 : 35
√ 2021 indicator subject to reasonable assurance check by Deloitte & Associés.
If this performance is compared with average carbon intensity in Europe (including France), taking into account direct and indirect emissions, EDF group’s electricity generation worldwide in 2021 resulted in 118MtCO2 avoided.
3.1.1.2.2 Climate performance for integrated performance
EDF promotes integrated performance, combining financial and CSR performance. The Company’s value creation is expressed by a combination of financial and CSR indicators.
Emissions to turnover ratio
EDF believes that this indicator accurately reflects integrated performance only if all direct and indirect emissions are taken into account (Scopes 1, 2, and 3). In the space of two years, this ratio has decreased by 28% amid a 15% increase in turnover. In 2021, the figure stood at 1,533tCO2e per million euros of turnover.
| Emissions to turnover | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scopes 1,2,3 | Scopes 1,2,3 Unit tCO2e |
Scopes 1,2,3 2019152,743,114 |
Scopes 1,2,3 2020134,661,021 |
Scopes 1,2,3 2021129,474,942 |
Emissions to turnover Turnover |
Unit M€ |
2019 71,317 |
2020 69,031 |
2021 84,461 |
| Scopes 1,2,3/Sales | Scopes 1,2,3/Sales Unit tCO2e/M€ |
Scopes 1,2,3/Sales 20192,142 |
Scopes 1,2,3/Sales 20201,951 |
Scopes 1,2,3/Sales 20211,533 |
3.1.1.2.3 Summary of the Group greenhouse gas (GHG) report
The following table presents trends in the Group’s GHG reports between 2019 and 2021.
| EDF group greenhouse gas report (MtCO2e) | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 emissions | Scope 1 emissions 2019 33 |
Scope 1 emissions 2020 28 |
Scope 1 emissions 2021 27 |
| Scope 2 emissions | Scope 2 emissions 2019 0.3 |
Scope 2 emissions 2020 0.3 |
Scope 2 emissions 2021 0.3 |
| Scope 3 emissions | Scope 3 emissions 2019 119 |
Scope 3 emissions 2020 107 |
Scope 3 emissions 2021 102 |
The following table presents the 3 most significant Scope 3 items:
| Significant Scope 3 items (MtCO2e) | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emissions from electricity purchases to be sold on to end customers (not including upstream emissions) | Emissions from electricity purchases to be sold on to end customers (not including upstream emissions) 2019 19 |
Emissions from electricity purchases to be sold on to end customers (not including upstream emissions) 2020 18 |
Emissions from electricity purchases to be sold on to end customers (not including upstream emissions) 2021 17 |
| Emissions from combustion of gas sold to end customers (use of sold products) | Emissions from combustion of gas sold to end customers (use of sold products) 2019 60 |
Emissions from combustion of gas sold to end customers (use of sold products) 2020 50 |
Emissions from combustion of gas sold to end customers (use of sold products) 2021 45 |
| Emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 of equity accounted assets (investments) | Emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 of equity accounted assets (investments) 2019 10 |
Emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 of equity accounted assets (investments) 2020 10 |
Emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 of equity accounted assets (investments) 2021 10 |
Details on the methodology used to produce this information are explained in section 3.6 “Methodology”. The EDF group’s detailed GHG report is published on the EDF website edf.fr (3)
(1) 2020 estimation, EU-27, Agence Européenne de l’Environnement, Greenhouse gas emission intensity of electricity generation by country, 2021
(2) 2019 data, International Energy Agency, Emission Factors 2021, Sept. 2021
(3) fr/sites/default/files/contrib/groupe-edf/engagements/rapports-et-indicateurs/