We’re best known for keeping the lights on and the gas flowing, but what you might not be aware of is that we’re also leading the charge to tackle climate change. Our efforts have been recognised as we’re one of only 11 UK companies awarded A-list status in CDP’s latest ratings, announced this week, which assess organisations on how well they’re addressing climate change.
Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal has completed its busiest period since the start of operations in 2005. Over the last three months, 30 vessels have discharged their cargos at National Grid’s Grain LNG terminal in Kent.
The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) will play a key part in helping to reduce carbon emissions, as the majority of these harmful greenhouse gases now come from transport.
National Grid has taken another significant step in leading the charge towards net zero, by today announcing the launch of the first green bond from its Green Financing Framework, issued from National Grid Electricity Transmission plc.
On a winter’s day, returning to a cosy home or enjoying a hot bath or shower is something many of us take for granted. In at least eight of ten homes this warmth is fuelled by natural gas boilers. The problem is that heating systems are responsible for as much as 20% of UK carbon emissions and, with a national target of reaching net zero by 2050, we need to find a better, greener approach.
As they competed for the titles of bushiest and best whiskers, the group raised £630 through sponsorship and donations from friends, family and colleagues, which is being matched by National Grid to make the grand total of £1,260.
Jo Hopkinson, Founder of Your Cancer Cafe, said: “We are delighted with the generous donation from National Grid, which will go towards having our leaflets professionally printed so that more people can hear about this wonderful resource for people living with and beyond cancer.
This historic milestone comes as we enter the mid-point between 1990 and 2050 – the year in which the UK has committed to achieve at least a 100% reduction in emissions based on 1990 levels.
Data released by National Grid shows a combination of wind farms, solar and nuclear energy, alongside energy imported by subsea interconnectors, delivered 48.5% of Britain’s electricity in 2019 compared to 43% generated by fossil fuels. The remaining 8.5% was generated by biomass.