In one of the biggest certification contracts ever, the EDF group (Electricité de France) has been certified by DNV to the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems.

The certificate covers all 276 production plants in 21 countries and is part of the energy giant’s continuous efforts to demonstrate environmental leadership.

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.

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 health and safety 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.

Date: 19 June 2006