EDF Group

EDF Group is well-established in Europe’s major countries. It  invests for sustainable industrial growth guided by three priorities:

  • Support the development of renewable energies and energy eco-efficiency;
  • Expand its services worldwide while consolidating its leading position in Europe;
  • Play a leading role in the global nuclear revival.


A worldwide workforce of 158,842 people

EDF’s workforce is motivated and skilled. The Group runs an active recruitment policy which offers thousands of young people the chance to play a part in changing the energy landscape. EDF’s employees are committed to five key values:

  • respect for individuals;
  • environmental responsibility;
  • striving for excellence;
  • commitment to the community;
  • faultless integrity.

Our commitment to sustainable development

EDF’s sustainable development policy commits all Group companies to meeting three challenges:

  • climate change and biodiversity;
  • access to energy and closeness to users;
  • contributing to 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.