The certificate covers all 276 production plants in 21 countries and is part of the energy giant’s continuous efforts to demonstrate environmental leadership.
A total of 500 man days were used to complete the on-site audit to cover the scope of the ISO 14001 certification. Audits were carried out using a significant sample of sites, covering different types of sites and activities, from the corporate head quarter to service offices, from nuclear, thermic and hydraulic to renewable energy production plants.
“A certified environmental management system proves that a company is taking active steps to fulfil its responsibilities. We believe that openness and transparency around environmental management is essential for getting support from the public at large, and thereby gain a competitive edge,” says head of DNV Certification Henrik O. Madsen.
He continues, “Particularly within the energy sector there is a need to demonstrate how a company manages its most significant environmental aspects, e.g. emissions, waste-handling, utilise natural resources, and energy-efficiency.”
A European energy giant
EDF is among the key European players within electricity generation, distribution and supply. Managing a generation mix with a capacity of 122.6 giga watts, it provides energy and services to 42.1 million customers throughout the world, including 36.2 million in Europe.
Certification as a business tool
Within a period of three years DNV will certify EDF plants according to the quality management system standard ISO 9001, the environmental management system standard ISO 14001, the occupational management system standard OHSAS 18001, and EDF’s own management system for health and safety, SM2S. The comprehensive certification to ISO 14001 was just the first step for EDF.
