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EDF's Sustainable Development Awards recognize and promote innovative initiatives in sustainability, encouraging staff and communities worldwide to embrace sustainable practices. Established following a long-standing commitment to sustainability since 1992, the awards celebrate projects that educate, empower, and foster environmental awareness. The competition showcases diverse winning projects from France to Brazil and beyond. With over 437 submissions, the initiative highlights practical approaches that positively impact communities and reflects EDF's dedication to sustainable development.
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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 : 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
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
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
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)
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.