We do not have operations in countries that are considered to have poor human rights. We therefore focus on extending our existing risk management processes by identifying and understanding the areas where we might be exposed to human rights risks and opportunities.

Our Public Position Statement on Human Rights states our commitment to the protection of human rights within the sphere of our influence and ensuring that our own operations are a force for good. It also includes our statement of support for the principles of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the ILO Core Conventions on Labour Standards, the Global Compact and the Guidelines for Integrating Human Rights into Business Management.

National Grid is a signatory to the UN Global Compact.