National Grid

National Grid is a GB-based transmission services of electricity company committed to significant carbon emission reductions.

Carbon Emissions Data:

• 2025: Total emissions were approximately 35.86 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 4.47 billion kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, 2.95 billion kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and approximately 28.44 billion kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions.
• 2024: Scope 3 emissions were approximately 27.40 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions totalled around 6.90 billion kg CO2e.
• 2023: Scope 3 emissions were approximately 27.90 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions totalled around 7.30 billion kg CO2e.
• 2022: Total emissions were approximately 27.49 billion kg CO2e, including around 5.03 billion kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and approximately 2.82 billion kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (market-based).
• 2021: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.73 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 2.26 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 28.95 billion kg CO2e.
• 2020: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.90 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 2.62 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 30.85 billion kg CO2e.
• 2019: Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 7.77 billion kg CO2e.
• 2017: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.90 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 300 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 34.00 billion kg CO2e.
• 2016: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7.00 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 300 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 35.60 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

National Grid has set ambitious targets aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Key commitments include:

• Net Zero by 2050: A long-term commitment to achieve net zero for all its own emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3).
• Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction:
  • An 80% reduction by 2030 from a 1990 base year, as part of its near-term target.
  • A 90% reduction by 2040 from a 1990 base year, as a medium-term target.
  • Specific SBTi targets include an 80% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2031 from a FY1991 base-year, equivalent to a 50% absolute reduction from a FY2016 base-year.
  • Commitments also include a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030/31 from a 2018/19 baseline.
  • A 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026 has also been stated.
  • Targets also mention reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 levels by 2030.
• Scope 3 Emissions Reduction:
  • A 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 value chain GHG emissions by 2034 from a 2018 base-year, as per SBTi alignment.
  • A commitment to have 80% of its supply chain by emissions with Science-Based Targets by 2030.
• Specific Initiative Targets:
  • A 50% reduction in SF6 emissions from operations by 2030, from a 2019 baseline.
  • A 20% reduction in energy consumption in offices by 2030, from a 2020 baseline.
  • Carbon neutrality for construction by 2026.
  • Converting its fleet and transitioning away from diesel over the remainder of the decade.
  • Reducing business travel emissions by at least 50% by 2025/26 from a 2019/20 baseline, with responsible offsetting of remaining emissions.
  • A commitment to reduce business travel by 10 per cent from 2013-2020 averages.

National Grid's targets are generally aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C and are supported by SBTi validation for its near-term and long-term goals.