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EDF’S Sustainable Development Awards competition

EDF’S Sustainable Development Awards competition. EDF: The French Electricity Utility. € 45 Billion in sales Generation capacity: 122, 568 Mwe 41 Million customers in the world 167.309 staff, in 23 countries. The origins of the Awards. A constant interest for sustainable development :

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EDF’S Sustainable Development Awards competition

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  1. EDF’S Sustainable Development Awards competition

  2. EDF: The French Electricity Utility • € 45 Billion in sales • Generation capacity: 122, 568 Mwe • 41 Million customers in the world • 167.309 staff, in 23 countries.

  3. The origins of the Awards A constant interest for sustainable development : 1992: E7 is founded by 7 electricity majors …. 2001: Agenda 21 is defined EDF signs the Global Compact 2003: Iso 14001 certification 2003 : Sustainable Development Awards

  4. Our Expectations • Promote an understanding of Sustainable Development • Empower staff to act in favor of sustainable development • Cross fertilization • Build a group culture • Promote group’s agenda 21

  5. Competition process • Nov 2, 2002: Competition begins. Sustainable development campaign and distribution of competition material • March 31, 2003, closing date of competition • May 2003 Jury evaluates 30 finalists • June 26, 2003: awarding ceremony

  6. Examples of Winning Projects • A lesson in electricity through literacy classes EDF (France) • A reference in sustainable development in Africa Azito O & M (Ivory Coast) • Education on the environment Light (Brazil ) • A path towards regional development EDEMSA (Argentina)

  7. Major Findings • A successful operation that mobilized the staff • 100 to 150 files were expected : 437 were received. • Practical approach is most effective • SD Business practice positively impacts communities.

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