National Grid
National Grid plc, commonly referred to as National Grid, is a leading energy and utility company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1990, it plays a pivotal role in the electricity and gas sectors, primarily operating in the UK and the northeastern United States. The company is renowned for its core services, which include the transmission of electricity and gas, as well as the management of energy infrastructure. National Grid's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as it actively invests in renewable energy solutions and smart grid technologies. With a strong market position, National Grid has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of advanced energy management systems. Its dedication to reliability and efficiency has solidified its reputation as a key player in the global energy landscape.
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National Grid's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, National Grid's total carbon emissions reached approximately 34,236,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 6,446,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,893,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 27,384,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In the UK, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 398,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 2,094,000,000 kg CO2e, totalling 2,492,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. National Grid has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 1990 base year, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2040 and aims for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, National Grid commits to a 37.5% reduction by 2034 from a 2019 base year. The company is also focused on specific initiatives, such as reducing SF6 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline and achieving a 20% reduction in energy consumption in offices by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. These commitments reflect National Grid's proactive approach to tackling climate change and supporting the energy transition.
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| 1990 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,262,480,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,595,589,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,604,432,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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National Grid is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
