Journey to net zero stories

The path to net zero isn’t just about the tools we use, but also the infrastructure we create to get us there. Our Net Zero Construction project is helping us to deliver our vision of a clean energy future, with a commitment to being fully net zero across all new construction projects by 2025/26.

The East Coast Cluster would capture, transport and store CO2 emissions across the Humber and Teesside regions – which account for nearly 50% of all UK industrial cluster emissions – and deliver an average of 25,000 jobs per year in the area up to 2050.

Joseph's interest in net zero was sparked during his higher apprenticeship. Here he tells us about his 'green collar job', how he's representing National Grid as a future leader on sustainability and his literally cool outdoors hobby.

Transport makes up 23% of energy-related carbon emissions globally and businesses have a critical role to play in leading by example and encouraging an uptake of EVs within their own fleet. We’re doing this by joining the EV100 initiative.

Transport makes up 23% of energy-related carbon emissions globally and businesses have a critical role to play in leading by example and encouraging an uptake of EVs within their own fleet. We’re doing this by joining the EV100 initiative.

Hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Rhode Island are saving money and boosting the efficiency of the electric grid, thanks to the novel SmartCharge Rhode Island program, which is changing drivers’ behavior.