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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,490,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, with Scope 1 emissions at about 377,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,113,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of their climate strategy. National Grid has set ambitious targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using a 1990 baseline. Additionally, they have committed to a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from power generation by 2040. For the long term, National Grid is targeting net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 levels by 2030. They also aim to cut SF6 emissions from operations by 50% by 2030, and reduce energy consumption in offices by 20% by the same year. Furthermore, National Grid is committed to reducing all absolute Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% by 2033 from a 2018 baseline. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect National Grid's dedication to supporting the energy transition and addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 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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