Universal Registration Document 2022

The Group’s objective, without overriding the managerial independence of the regulated infrastructure operators, is to sustainably transform the way it works and manages its activities, in order to provide the best possible conditions for employee involvement, with a view to increasing their well-being, performance and team mobilisation.

A pioneering system ⁽¹⁾ for listening to employees and recording their expectations: “MyeDF group”

The annual employee engagement survey “My EDF group” is sent to all Group employees to gather their opinions on their work life and their perception of the Company at both the local and Group levels. Areas of satisfaction and areas for improvement are identified, and the results of this survey are examined by the Executive Committee and the various Management Committees. They help guide priorities and feed action plans within the teams.

The 2022 survey took place over 4 weeks. It is conducted by IPSOS, which strictly guarantees the anonymity and confidentiality of responses. Participation rose once again to its highest level, 79%. The engagement index was at a satisfactory level, having gained a further 2 points (to 71%) on the previous year. The engagement results (engagement index ⁽²⁾) are integrated into the variable compensation of senior executives (see section 3.5.4.8 “CSR and remuneration policy for group executives”).

3.3.1 Security, health and safety for all

EDF is committed to protecting the health and safety of all individuals. As part of this, the Group develops the highest standards in terms of nuclear and hydropower safety, health policies for its employees and subcontractors (reducing the number of accidents, eradicating fatal accidents, developing the management of psychosocial risks, adapting work organisation methods, guaranteeing a high level of social welfare, etc.), sales offerings related to comfort and well-being, improvement of air quality and reductions in noise, visual or light pollution.

3.3.1.1 Nuclear safety

The operational safety of nuclear facilities is taken into consideration from the initial design stage, and is regularly monitored, together with the implementation of an employee motivation policy and large-scale investment programmes. The Group’s nuclear safety policy is incorporated into training for both EDF employees and subcontractors. Nuclear safety is subject to internal controls (annual reviews, internal control plans and nuclear inspection audits in France) and external controls (peer reviews between corporate members of WANO and OSART audits) conducted by experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)).

In France, the safety of nuclear facilities is controlled by the ASN. In the UK, the Office for nuclear regulation (ONR) is the independent safety regulator in the civil nuclear sector. It monitors compliance with safety rules, including for the transport of radioactive materials. The “EDF group Nuclear Safety” policy was redefined in 2021 (see section 1.4.1.1.2.2 “Environment, nuclear safety, radiation protection”).

Given the importance of the nuclear safety issue, clear and transparent information and communication on events and their possible impacts are promoted within the Group. This quality dialogue is sought and maintained with employees and their representatives, subcontractors, regulatory bodies (ASN and ONR), local authorities and all other stakeholders in nuclear safety.

The Nuclear Safety Council, chaired by the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of EDF, meets several times a year and, periodically reviews the annual nuclear safety assessment for the EDF group. A General Inspector for nuclear safety and radiation protection (IGSNR) is appointed by the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer to whom he/she reports. He/she carries out inspection assignments for all of the nuclear activities of the EDF group. Each year, he/she issues an opinion on safety within EDF. The report is presented to and discussed by the Nuclear Safety Council. It is then made public (see section 1.4.1.1.4.3).

For developments in nuclear safety, see in particular sections  1.4.1.1.2.2 “Environment, nuclear safety, radiation protection”, 1.4.5.1.2 “Activities of EDF Energy” and 2.2.5 “Specific risks related to nuclear activities”.

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