In conjunction with its partners, EDF is deploying strong efforts in the area of prevention, taking action either in housing or in energy efficiency.
| Habiter mieux programme |
For the past ten years, EDF has been involved in the Habiter mieux (Living Better) programme of the ANAH (National Housing Agency). To date, more than 549,000 housing units occupied by vulnerable households have been renovated under this programme. |
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| Toits d’abord programme |
EDF and the Abbé Pierre Foundation have signed a three-year extension to the Toits d’abord (Roofs First) programme, which aims to build and renovate housing for people on very low incomes. To this effort, EDF contributed €6.3 million over the period 2021-2023. |
| EDF Energy bonus |
This offer of support is for carrying out renovations that are likely to save energy. It is based on a public system, which has been enhanced under the Recovery Plan. |
| “Mon chauffage durable” offer |
The “Mon chauffage Durable” (My Sustainable Heating) solution allows customers to replace a fossil fuel-fired boiler with a heat pump, or electric radiators with smart, efficient radiators (until 30 June 2021). This solution is part of the Coup de Pouce Chauffage (i.e. Heating boost) initiative launched by the French government in 2019. For heat pumps, EDF goes further than the state scheme, and offers additional bonuses for households facing energy insecurity. |
| Ashoka Partnership |
As the issue of housing renovation for customers facing hardship is a priority in the fight against energy insecurity, a new partnership with Ashoka was signed in 2021 on the subject of “Energy insecurity and thermal renovation”. The aim is to encourage the emergence of new solutions within social innovation startups on the issue of housing renovation for customers facing hardship. |
| Alogia solution |
EDF and its partner Alogia are committed to helping senior citizens through the energy transition. This solution for social-housing landlords addresses two important societal challenges: Helping seniors stay in their homes by improving comfort and security, and fighting poverty. |
| Green Homes Grant |
EDF in the UK is the only supplier to have taken the decision to help its customers access the Green Homes Grant new government fund that finances households via a voucher system for insulation and low-carbon heating systems (UK Government programme “Energy Company Obligation” (ECO). In 2021, EDF helped 900 households. |
| Mes Eco & moi |
This digital solution allows you to track and understand your energy consumption data and take action to better control your budget. Customers equipped with the Linky meter can also access their consumption calculated in euros. According to an internal study, customers who check their energy monitoring tools more than two to three times a month, and change their behaviour, can save up to 12% of their energy costs (1). |
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| Brainstorming in the fridge |
In partnership with the Conseil Départemental du Bas-Rhin, ÉS has been deploying an energy-saving educational project since September 2021. The objective of this escape game is to help people discover smart things they can do in their daily lives, using simulations. |
| SLIME programme |
On Reunion Island, EDF carries out awareness-raising and DSM diagnosis actions for households facing hardship. These actions are carried out in partnership with the Region via the Local Intervention Services for Energy Management (SLIME in French). |
The EDF group, through its employees, businesses, and Foundation, is working to bring out all forms of social innovation to promote a just, inclusive energy transition.
Supported by EDF, EDF Renewables, Enedis, Dalkia and Citelum, the EDF group Foundation assists community organisations and encourages employee involvement. Its efforts are mainly focused on three areas in France and elsewhere: environment, education and inclusion, with priority given to actions to help future generations and the most vulnerable. In 2021, Edison also established a foundation, Edison Orizzonte Sociale (EOS), which aims to promote inclusion and a culture of sustainability.
The Group’s philanthropic efforts involve both financial support and assigning employees via skills-based sponsorship and volunteer work.
| Volume |
The EDF group has given €12 million to support projects in the public interest (2). |
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| Breakdown |
44% of the actions are carried out by the EDF group Foundation, 38% by the EDF parent company, and 18% by the Group’s subsidiaries. |
| Projects |
In 2021, the EDF group Foundation supported 230 projects in France and 41 projects abroad, mainly focused on the environment, education and inclusion. |
| Assessment |
The EDF group Foundation routinely assesses the implementation and impact of the projects financed. Sponsorship agreements set out indicators measuring the implementation and impact for beneficiaries and their achievement is monitored through an annual review requested from the association running the project. 10% the amount awarded is withheld until the review is produced and the indicators met. |
For details of the EDF group Foundation’s philanthropic efforts, see the online annual report (3)
(1) 2017 EDF R&D Survey Result from a study conducted from 1 June 2015 to 30 June 2017 based on a control sample of 1,910 customers on off-peak contracts and a test sample of 1,672 users also on off-peak contracts.
(2) 2020 figures; on the date of the publication of the non-financial performance statement, the consolidated amounts of support managed directly were still pending.
