At National Grid we are delivering critical and green investment to enable the decarbonisation of power, transport and heat, and lead a clean, fair and affordable energy transition across our jurisdictions. In doing so we're committed to making a positive societal impact by acting as a responsible business in everything we do. Its enshrined in our purpose - to Bring Energy to Life. For more information visit our Responsibility page.

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ESG Investor Webinar

On the 28 June our CEO, John Pettigrew presented the key performance highlights from our latest Responsible Business Report. Access the materials from the live webinar here:

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Responsible Business Report 22/23

Our latest responsible business report was released on 7 June 2022. This shows our progress on our Responsible Business Charter.

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Our Responsible Business Report 22/23 Highlights

RBR Highlights

Grid Guide to...

A series of short, virtual sessions covering our ambitions and progress across a range of ESG themes. Stay tuned for further events and updates.

Grid Guide to… Enabling EVs and modernising our networks in Massachusetts

March 2023: Our New England business President, Steven Woerner is joined by his colleagues, Jake Navarro – Director of Clean Transportation and Bill Jones – Director of Grid Modernisation to discuss our recently approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and network modernisation. Listen now to find out more details, including what this means for the state’s climate ambitions, our customers and communities.

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Grid Guide to...the Decarbonisation of Transport

July 2021: Read the Supplemental Pack

Grid Guide to...Our People

May 2021: Listen to the podcast

Grid Guide to...Our People

May 2021: Read the factsheet

Grid Guide to...the Future of Gas

Jan 2021: Watch the Webcast

Grid Guide to...the Future of Gas

Jan 2021: Watch the Extra Q&A

Grid Guide to...the Future of Gas

Jan 2021: Read the slide pack

Grid Guide to...the Future of Gas

Jan 2021: Read the event transcript

Awards and recognition

To be held accountable against our environmental, societal and governance business commitments, National Grid is proud to share reporting data and have its sustainable efforts analysed. In collaborating with global organisations and participating in sustainable initiatives, National Grid is confident it can deliver its responsible business commitments. 
 

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Workforce Disclosure Initiative 

In 2022 National Grid took part in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative for the 5th consecutive year. We were awarded a disclosure score of 84% and received a special mention at the annual WDI Transparency Awards in the Workforce Action category.

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Carbon Disclosure Project 

In 2022 National Grid received an A-list rating for its Climate Change related disclosure. Environmental transparency and accountability are vital to ensuring National Grid deliver its environmental commitments.

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Sustainalytics* 

As of Aug 2022, National Grid received an ESG Risk Rating of 17.0 from Sustainalytics and was assessed to be at Low Risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors. 

MSCI ESG Ratings

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As of 2022, National Grid had an AAA ESG rating, highlighting it as an industry leader in managing its most significant ESG risks and opportunities. 

Corporate ESG Performance

Institutional Shareholder Services 

In 2022, National Grid were awarded Prime Status by ISS in relation to its Corporate ESG Performance. National Grid fulfils ambitious absolute ESG requirements and scores above peers in its' industry index group. 

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FTSE4Good 

National Grid is a longstanding constituent of the FTSE4GOOD Index Series, which is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.

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Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 

National Grid is one of 484 companies across 45 countries to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which aims to track the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting. 

S&P Global Ratings

In Sept 2022 S&P Global Ratings assigned National Grid plc an ESG evaluation score of 83/100. This reflects a robust governance structure, strong preparedness for disruptions, and overall effective management of environmental and social risks.

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