Total awarded 2016 Energy Intelligence Award for leadership in new energy

Energy Intelligence announced today that Total S.A. is the winner of its 2016 Award for Leadership in New Energy.

The award recognizes a company that is at the forefront of the energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to a lower-carbon energy system. Total has emerged as a leader among oil majors in adapting its business model to the climate challenge.

The company has made significant investments in alternative energy, placed an increasing emphasis on natural gas and, more broadly, integrated climate change into its strategy. The award will be presented to Total during the 37^th Annual Oil & Money conference in London in October.

The award's selection process began with the Energy Intelligence editorial team compiling a list of nominees that exemplify excellence in transitioning from traditional fossil fuels to a lower-carbon energy system. The winner was then chosen by a selection committee comprising independent experts in new energy from the business world complemented by senior energy executives and government officials who act as advisers to Energy Intelligence.

“Total stands out from its peers, due to its commitment to a cleaner energy future,” said Lauren Craft, editor of EI New Energy. “It has gone far beyond words, by making substantial investments, setting ambitious targets, and placing climate at the heart of its corporate strategy."