Through our Responsible Business Reporting US Nature Tracker, we capture programmes that preserve critical habitats across our service territory. One example of an included preservation effort is the Beaver Management Program in Georgetown, Massachusetts. Beavers play crucial roles in aquatic ecosystems to create dams and ponds, which in turn create new habitats for other animals. Beaver wetlands improve water quality and act as a carbon sink due to large amounts of vegetation, which helps to reduce global warming.
Following a comprehensive succession planning process both the Board and John believe it is the right time to transition leadership at National Grid. Zoë's proven track record makes her ideally qualified to guide National Grid into its next phase of growth.
Seven-year-old pylon-enthusiast Ted Elliott from South Shields was invited to visit the substations after his mum contacted the local National Grid team about her son’s love of pylons.
Ted was shown where new advanced power flow control (APFC) equipment will be installed at the South Shields site on Hartford Road this summer by contractor Omexon, before being taken on a tour of the West Boldon substation. Ted was shown spare pylon parts and the site team explained how the pylons worked.
Stevie Elliott, Ted’s mum, said: