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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Industry Benchmark
National Grid's score of 73 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
National Grid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, National Grid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,151,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with 4,408,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2,094,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions totalling about 27,867,000,000 kg CO2e. National Grid has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from power generation per MWh by 2030, and a 92% reduction by 2033. The company also targets an 86% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 3 category 3 emissions from all generated and sold electricity by 2033. Furthermore, National Grid aims to cut all absolute Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% by 2033. For National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the commitment is to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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National Grid is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
