EDF is Europe's largest utility and France's dominant electricity producer, generating 94% decarbonized power through nuclear (54%), hydro (18%), and renewables (13%).
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EDF operates a 94% decarbonized electricity grid with strong operational emissions reporting and 63% Scope 1 reductions since 2017. Yet massive Scope 3 emissions (73.6 MtCO₂e) from gas resale dominate its footprint. Nuclear waste management, water intensity, and trade association misalignment on climate remain unresolved structural weaknesses.
Électricité de France (EDF) scores 36/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Électricité de France (EDF) joint 459th of 847 companies scored, and 13th of 20 in Energy Supply / Utilities.
Where Électricité de France (EDF) sits among energy supply / utilities peers.
Among the 20 major energy supply / utilities brands we've scored, Électricité de France (EDF) sits 13th of 20.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No comprehensive circular economy targets or public waste reduction metrics identified.
No TNFD-aligned disclosure found.
Water intensity declined to 0.83 l/kWh (down 0.03 l/kWh vs 2021).
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Électricité de France (EDF).
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See the breakdown →National Grid publishes comprehensive emissions data with external assurance but its absolute emissions are rising across all scopes.
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EDF is Europe's largest utility and France's dominant electricity producer, generating 94% decarbonized power through nuclear (54%), hydro (18%), and renewables (13%). Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Paris, it supplies 28 million customers across Europe with €118.7B annual revenue. EDF also sells natural gas, creating supply chain emissions tensions.
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