3.1.1.2.4 SBTi indicators
The following table shows progress on the EDF group’s trajectory towards achieving its 2030 targets, as validated by SBTi:
| SBTI Indicators | 2021 | 2022 | 2030 target validated by SBTi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of electricity (emissions in Scopes 1 and 2, also including emissions from non-consolidated assets and emissions relating to electricity purchased for sale to end customers, baseline year: 2017) | Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of electricity (emissions in Scopes 1 and 2, also including emissions from non-consolidated assets and emissions relating to electricity purchased for sale to end customers, baseline year: 2017)2021 -28% |
Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of electricity (emissions in Scopes 1 and 2, also including emissions from non-consolidated assets and emissions relating to electricity purchased for sale to end customers, baseline year: 2017)2022 -33% |
Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of electricity (emissions in Scopes 1 and 2, also including emissions from non-consolidated assets and emissions relating to electricity purchased for sale to end customers, baseline year: 2017)2030 target validated by SBTi -50% |
| Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of gas (emissions from the combustion of gas sold to end customers, baseline year: 2019) | Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of gas (emissions from the combustion of gas sold to end customers, baseline year: 2019)2021 -24% |
Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of gas (emissions from the combustion of gas sold to end customers, baseline year: 2019)2022 -32% |
Rate of reduction in emissions relating to the sale of gas (emissions from the combustion of gas sold to end customers, baseline year: 2019)2030 target validated by SBTi -28% |
The EDF group’s emissions reduction trajectory (for both direct and indirect emissions) is not only in line with the 2030 targets validated by SBTi in December 2020, it actually does better. These targets are scheduled to be updated in 2023.
3.1.1.3 Roadmap for reducing the Group’s direct GHG emissions
To achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals it set itself (see section 3.1.1.1 “Group policy”), the EDF group implements an action plan in line with its CAP 2030 strategy (1). This action plan is coordinated by the EDF group Carbon Neutrality Strategy project (see the description of climate governance in section 3.1.3.1 “Governance bodies”).
The following diagram shows an estimation of the impact of the actions undertaken to reduce the EDF group’s Scope 1 direct GHG emissions.
The following diagram shows an estimation of the impact of the actions undertaken to reduce the EDF group’s Scope 1 direct GHG emissions.
2017 emissions (in MtCO₂e): approximately 51
Coal exit: approximately -16
Fuel substitution in island territories: approximately -4
Greening of heating networks: approximately -3
Reduction in output from natural gas: approximately -2
Control of SF₆ and HFC emissions: approximately -0.3
Control of energy consumption: approximately -0.3
Electrification of vehicles: approximately -0.3
2030 emissions (in MtCO₂e): approximately 25
There has been a decrease of approximately -50% between 2017 and 2030.
The following table details the actions implemented by the EDF group:
| Action* | Description | URD Section |
|---|---|---|
| Coal phase-out | Coal phase-outDescription Closure of all coal-fired electric power plants operated by the EDF group by 2030. |
Coal phase-outURD Section 3.1.1.3.1 |
| Replacement of fuel oil in island regions | Replacement of fuel oil in island regionsDescription Replacement of light and heavy fuel oil used in non-interconnected zones by liquid biomass, in coherence with multi-year local energy programme. |
Replacement of fuel oil in island regionsURD Section 3.1.1.3.2 |
| Greener heating networks | Greener heating networksDescription Greening of Group-managed heat networks thanks to biomass, free heat recovery, geothermal and ocean thermal energy conversion |
Greener heating networksURD Section 3.1.1.3.3 |
| Reducing natural gas-fired power generation | Reducing natural gas-fired power generationDescription Reducing network demand for natural gas-fired power generation resources by means of priority dispatch of renewable energy and the imposition of strict criteria on the development of any new gas projects by the Group. |
Reducing natural gas-fired power generationURD Section 3.1.1.3.5 |
| Controlling SF6 and HFC emissions | Controlling SF6 and HFC emissionsDescription Measures to manage and reduce uncontained SF 6emissions from electrical transmission and distribution systems as well as uncontained HFC emissions from air-conditioning units |
Controlling SF6 and HFC emissionsURD Section 3.1.1.3.6 |
| Controlling energy use | Controlling energy useDescription Actions to control Group site and installation energy use |
Controlling energy useURD Section 3.1.1.3.7 |
| Vehicle electrification | Vehicle electrificationDescription Fully electrifying the EDF group’s light vehicle fleet in accordance with the EV100 commitment |
Vehicle electrificationURD Section 3.1.1.3.8 |
* Note that Enedis is also experimenting with Local Zero Emission Generators (GE ZE), an alternative solution to conventional generators. The diesel engine is replaced with a battery or a hydrogen fuel cell, the use of which locally emits no noise, CO2, or pollutants. These GE ZEs will supply customers during outages for works on the public electricity distribution network, while reducing the impact on the environment and maintaining the collection of local renewable energies connected to the network. They will contribute to the zero carbon objective.
These actions make use of tried and tested technology, with good visibility in terms of the economic and regulatory environments.
(1) See section 1.3 “Group strategy”.