Operating Responsibly
Our vision is to be the foremost international electricity and gas company, delivering unparalleled safety, reliability and efficiency, vital to the well-being of our customers and communities. We are committed to being an innovative leader in energy management and to safeguarding our global environment for future generations.
These are long-term responsibilities that must be fulfilled in conjunction with our duty to create value for our shareholders. Delivering sustainable value depends on the trust and confidence of all of our stakeholders, and this can only be earned by conducting our business responsibly.
The 'Responsibility' section of our corporate website provides Company performance data for our most recent reporting year (year ended 31 March 2009) and, for most performance metrics, five-year trend data. It also provides a Company-wide perspective on our governance, policies and achievements over a wide range of economic, environmental, employee and social issues.
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Latest News
- National Grid supports City Year in the US
05 February 2010
Recognising that every 26 seconds a student drops out of school in the U.S., National Grid has taken action and donated $750,000 to City Year’s 'Whole School, Whole Child' programme, which is specifically designed to help keep students in school and on track to graduate.
National Grid will be the northeast regional sponsor of this important programme, covering funding for Whole School, Whole Child in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and New York.
City Year’s 'Whole ...
- Haiti earthquake: Information for charities and aid agencies.
19 January 2010
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last Tuesday, National Grid is offering relief through a $100,000 Company donation to the American Red Cross.
The Company is also matching employee donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in the UK and the American Red Cross in the US.
- US office earns prestigious platinum LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from US Green Building Council
18 January 2010
Our new office in Massachusetts, Reservoir Woods, has earned the highest, platinum-level LEED® certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for its state-of-the-art ‘green’ design, construction and amenities. This makes the building:
one of only two single-tenant buildings in the world to earn LEED designation for both core and shell construction and for its commercial interior
the first certified LEED Platinum core and shell building in Massachusetts; and
one of just a handful ...
- Company improves equality ranking in Stonewall UK top 100 list
18 January 2010
National Grid has been placed 75th in Stonewall’s 2010 UK top 100 employers for lesbian, gay and bi-sexual people. The ranking marks an improvement on last year’s 87th place.
In addition, 'Pride' (National Grid’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employee resource group) has been recognised by Stonewall as a star performer network group – a recognition scheme introduced this year for the first time to showcase excellence in employee networks.
The top 100 employers in Stonewall’s 2010 ...
- National Grid’s commitment to gender equality recognised by Opportunity Now
15 September 2009
National Grid has been highlighted as a corporate Champion by a leading inclusion and diversity organisation. Opportunity Now, a UK based membership organisation for employers who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for women, is profiling National Grid on its website for our commitment to gender equality in the workplace.
Opportunity Now shares and celebrates best practice in overcoming the challenges employers face in the recruitment, retention and development of women. ...