- Supply chain disruptions and higher material prices impacting Scope 3 emissions reduction
- Policy and regulatory delays impacting the ability to achieve targets
- Uncertainty in the extent of electricity demand growth
- Uncertainty about what replaces the reduction in fossil fuel gas
- Increased frequency of extreme weather incidents and changing long-term climate trends impacting assets
National Grid plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, National Grid plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.2K ktCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
34.2K ktCO2e/year
2023-24
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 34.2K ktCO2e/year |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 35.9K KTCO2e |
| 2007-04 to 2008-03 | 4.1 million tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2, excludes KeySpan) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030/31 from a 2018/19 baseline (target)
- Reduced absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (excluding sold electricity) by 37.5% by 2033/34 from a 2018/19 baseline (target)
- Reduced the carbon intensity of power generation by 90% per MWh by 2030/31 from a 2018 base year (target)
- Eliminated Scope 1 emissions from unabated fossil-fuel power generation by 2040 (target)
- Reduced SF6 emissions from global operations by 50% by 2030/31 from a 2018/19 baseline (target)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030/31
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (excluding Sold Electricity) by 37.5% by 2033/34
- Reduce SF6 emissions by 50% by 2030/31
- Move to a 100% electric fleet for light-duty vehicles by 2030/31
- Reduce energy consumption in flagship offices by 20% by 2030/31
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the carbon intensity of power generation and sold electricity by 86% by 2033/34
- Complete leak-prone pipe programs across regions by 2045/46
- Support 50% of US suppliers by emissions to set a SBT decarbonisation roadmap by 2025/26
- Support 80% of UK suppliers by emissions to set a formal science based target with the SBTi by 2025/26
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero by 2050 for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
- Eliminate emissions from unabated fossil fuel power generation by 2040
- 100% fossil-free heat by 2050/51
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change