National Grid PLC

Common Name
National Grid
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
31,654
Ticker
NG.
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
National Grid plc engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, New England, New York, National Gri...

National Grid EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2025, National Grid was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.

The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.

National Grid has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of National Grid are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.

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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex
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Insights into National Grid's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2025, National Grid reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of GBP 12.49 billion, representing 68% of its total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 11.48 billion of National Grid's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 63% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

National Grid's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

20222023202420250%20%40%60%80%% Taxonomy-Eligible turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

Have National Grid's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Since 2022, National Grid's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 5.97% , indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.

Compared to the previous year (2024), National Grid's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 10% , suggesting that National Grid may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.

How much of National Grid's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, National Grid reported that GBP 12.49 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 68% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 11.48 billion (63% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 5.5% of National Grid's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.

How much of National Grid's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, National Grid reported that GBP 11.48 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 63% of its total turnover.

This strong alignment suggests that National Grid has strategically integrated environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition.

National Grid's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible BTurnover(32.0%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Turnover(62.7%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Turnover(5.5%)

National Grid's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%20%40%60%80%% Taxonomy-Eligible turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

How is National Grid's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2025, National Grid reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 63%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much revenue does National Grid earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2025, National Grid reported that GBP 11.50 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 63% of the company's total revenue, indicating that National Grid primarily focuses on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.

Insights into National Grid's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2025, National Grid reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of GBP 8.06 billion, representing 85% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 7.67 billion of National Grid's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 81% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

National Grid's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

20222023202420250%25%50%75%100%% Taxonomy-Eligible capex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

Have National Grid's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, National Grid's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) decreased by 8.99%, indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.

Compared to the previous year (2024), National Grid's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 3.85%, highlighting National Grid's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.

How much of National Grid's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, National Grid reported that GBP 8.06 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 85% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 7.67 billion (81% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 4% of National Grid's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).

How much of National Grid's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, National Grid reported that GBP 7.67 billion of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 81% of its total capital investment.

This strong alignment suggests that National Grid is directing a significant portion of its capital investments toward environmentally sustainable assets or activities, reinforcing a strategic focus on long-term sustainability.

National Grid's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible B Capex(15.0%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Capex(81.0%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Capex(4.0%)

National Grid's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%20%40%60%80%% Taxonomy-Eligible capex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

How is National Grid's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2025, National Grid reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 69%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 12%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much National Grid is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2025, National Grid allocated GBP 7.65 billion of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 81% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that National Grid is prioritizing climate-focused investments as a central part of its overall capital strategy.

Insights into National Grid's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2025, National Grid reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of GBP 4.08 billion, representing 76% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, GBP 3.68 billion of National Grid's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 69% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

National Grid's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

20222023202420250%25%50%75%100%% Taxonomy-Eligible opex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

Have National Grid's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, National Grid's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX) decreased by 17.86%, indicating a long-term decline in sustainability-related operational spending, which may reflect shifting priorities or reduced emphasis on green initiatives.

Compared to the previous year (2024), National Grid's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 13.75%, suggesting that National Grid may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.

How much of National Grid's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, National Grid reported that GBP 4.08 billion of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 76% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, GBP 3.68 billion (69% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 7.5% of National Grid's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).

How much of National Grid's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, National Grid reported that GBP 3.68 billion of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 69% of its total operational expenditure.

This strong alignment suggests that National Grid is allocating a significant share of its operating budget to environmentally sustainable activities, signaling a strategic emphasis on day-to-day sustainability performance.

National Grid's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible B Opex(24.0%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Opex(68.7%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Opex(7.5%)

National Grid's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%20%40%60%80%% Taxonomy-Eligible opex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

How is National Grid's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2025, National Grid reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 69%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 0.03%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much of National Grid's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2025, National Grid allocated GBP 3.69 billion of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 69.03% of the company's total OPEX, indicating that National Grid is focusing a significant share of its operational spending on supporting climate action through its day-to-day activities.

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