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National Grid

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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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89

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

National Grid's score of 89 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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National Grid's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, National Grid's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 2,490,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 377,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,113,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 1990 base year, and a further 90% reduction by 2040. Additionally, National Grid aims to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has also established interim targets, including a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from 2020 levels and a 20% reduction in energy consumption in its offices by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. National Grid's commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms their targets are consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, National Grid's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing emissions, with specific focus on both operational efficiencies and broader sustainability goals.

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1990201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
15,262,480,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
8,595,589,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
28,604,432,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National Grid's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for National Grid is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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