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EDF Energy – delivering a best in sector supply chain

Responsible Supply Chain Award

EDF Energy identified three concerns about the sustainability of its supply chain: the increasing talent gap in its industry, inconsistent health & safety standards, and environmental performance. 

Processes

In taking action on these issues strategic suppliers were prioritised, new operations systems were adopted and sustainability targets were embedded into supplier performance measures and improvement plans. 

EDF Energy’s approach focused on collaboration and continuous improvement; finding innovative ways to reduce waste and increasing supplier security so that the necessary investments could be made.  Suppliers were supported through the sharing of business plans to allow long term planning and collaborative learning, including supplier forums and cross-partner training.

Impact

  • £10m per annum savings in capital expenditure reduction
  • £2m per annum savings through recycling and reusing an additional 400,000 tonnes of streetworks waste per year
  • Improved supplier relations: 86% of suppliers feel more secure about the future and 76% believe EDF have helped improve their operational efficiency
  • Increased investment by suppliers across the sustainability focus areas
  • 7% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2006 to 2008

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