National Grid recognized with prestigious ‘A’ score for climate change for fifth year running

National Grid was recognised for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop a low-carbon economy, based on the data it reported through CDP’s 2020 climate change questionnaire. 

The achievement follows commitments made by National Grid earlier in the year to reduce Scope3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) emissions for the electricity and gas we sell to our customers by 20% by 2030. National Grid also made a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG by 80% by 2030, 90% by 2040, and to net zero by 2050 from a 1990 baseline.

Tim Horan, Group Head of Safety, Health & Environment at National Grid, says: “We are at the heart of the clean energy transition and have a critical role to play in tackling climate change. We’re delighted that the CDP recognises the significant action we have taken on climate change, but we can’t rest on our laurels. We know there is much more we can and will do.”

Paul Simpson, CEO of CDP, says: “Taking the lead on environmental transparency and action is one of the most important steps businesses can make, and is even more impressive in this challenging year marked by COVID-19. The scale of the risk to businesses from climate change, deforestation and water insecurity is enormous, and we know the opportunities of action far outweigh the risks of inaction. Leadership from the private sector will create an ‘ambition loop’ for greater government action and ensure that global ambitions for a net zero sustainable economy become a reality. Our A List celebrates those companies who are preparing themselves to excel in the economy of the future by taking action today.”

The full list of companies that made this year’s CDP A List is available here, along with other publicly available company scores: https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores

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The full methodology and criteria for the A List is available on CDP’s website at: https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores
 

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A detailed and independent methodology is used by CDP to assess these companies, allocating a score of A to D- based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks and demonstration of best practices associated with environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets. Those that don’t disclose or provided insufficient information are marked with an F.