EDF Energy is a leading energy company, responsible for the generation, distribution and supply of electricity and gas. Recognising that it has a significant impact on the environment, the company has committed to transform itself into a truly sustainable business. EDF Energy’s ‘Our Climate Commitments’ set a target to reduce the carbon intensity of the company’s electricity generation by 60% by 2020.
EDF Energy recognised that before it could encourage customers and employees to reduce carbon emissions, it would need to put its own house in order. It has cut emissions from offices and depots, reduced the volume of materials sent to landfill, and is already making its existing power stations more efficient. The company is also investing in new renewable projects including wind and marine power and other low carbon technologies.
EDF Energy is also taking a lead in supporting its customers. The company has developed an energy efficiency toolkit for business customers which helps them reduce energy use through a 5-step process. It has also given tailored support, for example evaluating three of Royal Mail’s sites, identifying energy saving potentials ranging up to 43%. For its retail customers, EDF Energy has introduced the ‘Read, Reduce and Reward’ scheme which rewards customers for reducing their energy consumption. Over 300,000 retail customers have signed up to the scheme to date.
EDF Energy believes these initiatives and its leadership will attract new customers, increase staff satisfaction and maintain the support of other stakeholders.
