Workforce Disclosure Initiative 

In 2022 National Grid took part in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative for the 5th consecutive year. We were awarded a disclosure score of 84% and received a special mention at the annual WDI Transparency Awards in the Workforce Action category.

Carbon Disclosure Project 

In 2022 National Grid received an A-list rating for its Climate Change related disclosure. Environmental transparency and accountability are vital to ensuring National Grid deliver its environmental commitments.

Sustainalytics* 

As of March 2023, National Grid had a ESG Risk Rating of 22.0 from Sustainalytics and was assessed to be at Medium Risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors.

MSCI^

As of 2023, National Grid had an AAA ESG rating, highlighting it as an industry leader in managing its most significant ESG risks and opportunities. 

Institutional Shareholder Services 

In 2022, National Grid were awarded Prime Status by ISS in relation to its Corporate ESG Performance. National Grid fulfils ambitious absolute ESG requirements and scores above peers in its' industry index group. 

FTSE4Good 

National Grid is a longstanding constituent of the FTSE4GOOD Index Series, which is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 

National Grid is one of 484 companies across 45 countries to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which aims to track the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting. 

S&P Global Ratings

In Sept 2022 S&P Global Ratings assigned National Grid plc an ESG evaluation score of 83/100. This reflects a robust governance structure, strong preparedness for disruptions, and overall effective management of environmental and social risks.