National Grid reports comprehensively on emissions and biodiversity but faces a critical credibility gap: FY25 saw absolute emissions rise across all scopes despite historical reductions. US operations remain fossil-fuel dependent and face federal litigation for chronic methane leaks. Board-level lobbying against building electrification undermines net-zero commitments.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Emissions Trajectory (3/10, 3/10).
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Among the 17 major energy supply / utilities brands we've scored, National Grid sits 9th of 17.
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National Grid is a multinational electricity and gas utility operating transmission and distribution networks in the UK and US. Founded in 1990, it is one of Europe's largest energy infrastructure operators, serving millions of customers across electricity transmission, gas distribution, and US regional operations including Long Island Power Authority.
European utility with stronger renewable transition trajectory and lower emissions growth despite scale.
View breakdown →Large multinational utility with more aggressive Scope 3 supplier engagement and zero-waste programmes.
View breakdown →Fellow UK gas utility facing similar decarbonization pressures and lobbying controversy over building electrification.
View breakdown →Energy major with parallel pattern of rising absolute emissions despite net-zero commitments and investor scrutiny.
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