Universal Registration Document 2021

3.4.4 Sustainable and inclusive digitalization ⁽¹⁾

3.4.4.1 EDF, the first energy company to be awarded the "Responsible digitalization" label

The EDF group is committed to responsible digital transformation that is low-carbon, low-energy, inclusive, ethical, and adds environmental value for its employees and customers.

3.4.4.1.1 Roadmap

Priority	This aim has been asserted at the highest level of the Company in the Group’s SI 2020-2025 roadmap. On the occasion of a seminar on digital transformation on 17 September 2021, the EDF group EXCOM affirmed responsible digitalization as one of its priorities.
Implementation	This commitment is coordinated by the Digital Transformation Committee, co-chaired by three members of the EDF EXCOM and implemented through a programme dedicated to responsible digitalization.

3.4.4.1.2 Responsible digitalization Charter

Digital responsibility	By signing the “Responsible Digitalization Charter”, EDF, Enedis and Luminus (alongside the Belgian Institute) have strengthened their goal, by formally committing to develop sustainable, inclusive and value-creating digital services. Established by France’s Institut du Responsible digitalization (“Responsible Digitalization Institute” think tank), the charter covers every aspect of responsible digitalization.

Digital responsibility

By signing the “Responsible Digitalization Charter”, EDF, Enedis and Luminus (alongside the Belgian Institute) have strengthened their goal, by formally committing to develop sustainable, inclusive and value-creating digital services. Established by France’s Institut du Responsible digitalization (“Responsible Digitalization Institute” think tank), the charter covers every aspect of responsible digitalization.

3.4.4.1.3 Responsible digitalization Label

20 binding commitments for progress	Drawing on robust achievements, in March 2021 EDF became the first energy supplier to obtain the Responsible Digitalization label developed by the Institut du Responsible digitalization with the support of France’s Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition, research agency ADEME, and WWF. Pursuant to the charter, 20 binding commitments for progress have been made, coordinated by a 2021-2024 action plan structured around three areas: development of responsible digitalization by design, improving user experience, and innovation.

20 binding commitments for progress

Drawing on robust achievements, in March 2021 EDF became the first energy supplier to obtain the Responsible Digitalization label developed by the Institut du Responsible digitalization with the support of France’s Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition, research agency ADEME, and WWF. Pursuant to the charter, 20 binding commitments for progress have been made, coordinated by a 2021-2024 action plan structured around three areas: development of responsible digitalization by design, improving user experience, and innovation.

3.4.4.1.4 The Group’s commitment

The key performance indicator is the achievement of the commitments made to the French Responsible Digitalization Institute. The related action plan comprises 18 actions and 32 related deliverables. It must be completed in full by the end of 2024. The methodology associated with this indicator is described in section 3.6 “Methodology”.

Achievement rate of EDF commitments towards the French Responsible Digitalization Institute (INR) (%)

2019
2020
2021 : 18.8
Target 2024 : 100

(1) This section may be usefully supplemented by the action taken by R&D in section 1.5.1.3 "Digital and societal transition", and the section "Risks to which the Group is exposed" in section 2.2.4, which deals in particular with cybersecurity issues.