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How EDF's energy services subsidiary deployed its Net Zero 2030 carbon contribution across 15 industrial sites through 12 certified forestry projects
Hélios Énergie, an EDF subsidiary, is France's leading energy services provider, covering district heating, air conditioning, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. With the ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, Hélios Énergie committed in January 2022 to a systematic and voluntary carbon contribution strategy through certified forestry projects. Today, 15 industrial sites contribute 2,500 tCO₂ per year, consolidating its position as a leader in climate responsibility.
12
Forestry projects
45
Hectares
2,500
Tonnes of CO₂/year
38,000
Trees planted
A diversified strategy spanning Auvergne, Burgundy, Normandy and Grand Est to contribute locally to decarbonization
Auvergne
Puy-de-Dôme
Area
8.2 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
412 tCO₂
Species
Sessile Oak & Douglas Fir
Certified: 03/2022
Normandy
Eure
Area
5.8 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
298 tCO₂
Species
Beech & Wild Cherry
Certified: 05/2022
Auvergne
Loire & Puy-de-Dôme
Area
12.4 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
620 tCO₂
Species
Silver Fir & Norway Spruce
Certified: 07/2022
Grand Est
Moselle
Area
4.1 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
195 tCO₂
Species
Scots Pine
Certified: 09/2022
Normandy
Eure-et-Loir
Area
6.7 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
340 tCO₂
Species
Beech & Ash
Certified: 11/2022
Burgundy
Nièvre
Area
3.9 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
185 tCO₂
Species
Pedunculate Oak
Certified: 01/2023
Label Bas-Carbone — Recognized standard ensuring quality, traceability, and permanence of forest carbon credits.
A multi-criteria assessment demonstrating the authenticity and depth of contribution
4.8/5
Robust sequestration with 20% safety margin
4.2/5
12 diverse ecosystems creating forest habitats
3.9/5
Improved water resources in productive forests
4.1/5
Restoration and pedological enrichment
4.5/5
12 forestry jobs created, territorial anchoring
Systematic integration of carbon contribution into the Hélios Énergie ecosystem
Real-time
Daily project tracking
Each industrial site has real-time access to carbon contribution tracking, strengthening team awareness and management commitment.
12 sites/year
Immersion of operational teams
Employees from all 15 sites participate in annual visits to invested forestry projects, solidifying their understanding of the concrete impact of their commitment.
Bureau Veritas certified
Communication to board and investors
Publication of comprehensive carbon contribution report, integrated into CSR and corporate governance communications.
From Net Zero 2030 vision to systematic deployment: 3 years of progressive transformation
January 2022
Hélios Énergie's formal commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030
March-August 2022
Initial deployment covering Auvergne, Normandy and Burgundy
November 2022
Integration of additional projects in the Massif Central region
January 2023
Portfolio consolidation to 12 projects and 45 hectares
2024-2025
Continuous Bureau Veritas verifications and annual reporting
An end-to-end solution from sourcing to lasting guarantee
Identification of 12 forestry projects meeting sustainability and Label Bas-Carbone criteria
Complete guidance through certification and official validation
Long-term contracts ensuring engagement over 20+ years
Fund security through the public trust manager
Coverage against fires, storms, drought and frost
Independent 5-year verifications and CSRD-ready annual reporting
Multi-level protections ensuring contribution permanence
Only 80% of generated credits are used. The remaining 20% constitutes a reserve against climate and biological risks.
Complete coverage against storms, fires, drought and frost. Automatic replacement in case of major loss.
ICROA-certified methodology enabling project replacement if credit generation falls short.
Beyond CO₂: A complete sustainability dimension assessment
Hélios Énergie benefits from a comprehensive impact dimension assessment across all 12 portfolio projects, using the M.E.R.C.I. methodology to demonstrate the authenticity of contribution approaches.
"Hélios Énergie transforms climate commitment into operational action at industrial scale. 2,500 tCO₂/year across 12 projects proves that a large energy company can be authentically carbon-responsible."
— Stock CO2
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