About EDF Group

In 2001, EDF acquired shares in Edison, the second largest electricity company in the country, and then acquired 100% of Fenice Spa (energy and environmental services). In 2007, the French group created EDF EN Italia Spa, a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, which deals with wind turbines and photovoltaic panels. EDF is committed to investing in sustainable industrial growth, based on three core principles:
  • Leading the global nuclear renewal
  • Fostering the development of renewable energies and energy efficiency
  • Expanding our services worldwide while strengthening our leadership position in Europe

A worldwide workforce, 158,842 strong

Our greatest asset lies in our teams of skilled, motivated employees working together around the world. Our active recruitment policy offers thousands of young people the opportunity to contribute to changing energy, together.

Our five key values:

  • Respect for individuals
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Striving for excellence
  • Commitment to the community
  • The necessity of integrity.

Our commitment to sustainable development

All Group companies are committed to our sustainable development strategy:

  • Rising to the challenge of climate change and protecting biodiversity
  • Ensuring energy access and implementing local solutions
  • Advancing the debate on sustainable development.

R&D : a budget of € 486 M, 2,000 people

In France, 2,000 researchers – 30% of whom are women – are working on innovative solutions to three key global energy issues:
  • Minimizing CO2 emissions through the development of alternatives to fossil fuels
  • Bringing new technologies to our customers
  • Working on the security of electricity grids.