Our approach and policies

Discover the policies that underpin our approach to Responsible Business. 

Materiality

Materiality is the principle that determines which responsible business issues are sufficiently important. It is essential for us to report on them, reflecting their relative priority. 

Our top six identifies material topics are:

  1. Greenhouse gas emissions
  2. Decarbonisation and clean energy transition
  3. Affordability
  4. Natural capital and biodiversity
  5. Network reliability
  6. Diversity, equity and inclusion

For more detail see our ESG Materiality Assessment disclosure note.

 

More information

Here you'll find out about our purpose, vision, strategy and values, alongside our various other policies that are aligned to our Responsible Business Charter.

About National Grid

Tax Strategy

Principles for a fair transition

Group Safety Policy

Supplier Code of Conduct

Global Supplier Diversity Policy

Human Rights Policy

Modern Slavery Statement

Our Code of Ethics

Corporate Political Engagement

Trade Association Review