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 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 significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 1990 base year, as part of its near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, National Grid aims for a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. The company also targets a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018/19 baseline, with specific commitments to reduce Scope 1 emissions from power generation by 90% per MWh by 2030. Furthermore, National Grid is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets of 50% reduction by 2030 and 34% by 2026. National Grid's global emissions for 2024 reached approximately 34,236,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,988,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,864,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 27,384,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working to address its carbon footprint and contribute to the global effort against climate change.
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| 1990 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,262,480,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,595,589,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,604,432,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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