EDF bans alcohol on all its sites

From 1 January 2026, French energy giant EDF (180,000 employees) will prohibit alcohol consumption at all internal and external corporate events, from social gatherings to seminars. The policy, adopted by the executive committee in late September and reported by Politico, extends existing bans on industrial sites and is justified on grounds of employee health, “managerial exemplarity” and fairness. Alcoholic drinks will also no longer qualify for reimbursement during business meetings. Limited