National Grid scores 37/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.
That places National Grid joint 424th of 809 companies scored, and 13th of 21 in Energy Supply / Utilities.
National Grid publishes comprehensive emissions data with external assurance but its absolute emissions are rising across all scopes. The group is severely off-track against its 2030 target, achieving only 4.4% reduction where 60% is required. US lobbying against clean energy regulation and board roles at obstructive gas associations undermine climate credibility.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Energy Source (2/10, 4/10).
12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.
“Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (ktonnes CO2e): 7,422 (2025) vs 6,852 (2024), change 8%”
“Gross global Scope 1 emissions (ktCO2e): 4,467”
“Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (ktonnes CO2e): 7,422 (2025), 6,852 (2024)”
“Our Scope 3 emissions are calculated and reported in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard”
“100% of purchased electricity is certified renewable”
“In 2025/26 we achieved 62% (2024/25: 36%) of renewable electricity purchased with renewable certification globally”
“22 substation sites surveyed for biodiversity net gain”
“we transported 220,000 tonnes of tunnelling spoil to Pitsea to support habitat restoration”
“All our construction projects that have an impact on the natural environment have made commitments and developed plans that will deliver a measurable improvement to biodiversity by at least 10 per cent”
“it was agreed that the Group was unable to align to the SBTi long-term net zero standard”
“National Grid serves on the 2026 Board of Directors for American Gas Association, a highly obstructive group that continues to oppose building electrification measures”
“National Grid, National Fuel, and NOCO Energy spent a combined $738,863 on lobbying in 2022, including on lobbying against the All-Electric Building Act”
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Where National Grid sits among energy supply / utilities peers.
Among the 21 major energy supply / utilities brands we've scored, National Grid sits 13th of 21.
National Grid's score has moved from 39 to 37 across 2 recorded reviews — down 2 points.
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National Grid operates electricity transmission and distribution networks across the UK and northeastern US, serving millions of customers. Founded in 1990, it is a major listed utility managing critical energy infrastructure. The company owns gas generation assets on Long Island and operates regulated transmission and distribution businesses, making it a hybrid energy and infrastructure business.
Duke Energy: US-based major utility; equivalent scale and mixed generation profile.
View breakdown →Iberdrola: European utility with renewable transition focus; direct sector peer.
View breakdown →Enel: Italian utility; global grid operator with renewable and thermal assets.
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