Workforce Disclosure Initiative 

National Grid is one of the 173 companies who took part in the 2021 Workforce Disclosure Initiative which aims to improve transparency and accountability on workforce composition across operations and supply chains. 

Carbon Disclosure Project 

In 2021 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.

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^

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. 

Institutional Shareholder Services 

In 2021, National Grid were awarded Prime Status by ISS in relation to its Corporate ESG Performance score. Highlighting National Grid’s fulfilment of ambitious absolute ESG requirements and scoring above peers in its' industry index group. 

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.

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 

National Grid is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to be included in the 2022 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.