Social and Environmental Action Plan 2026-2031
We are pleased to publish our Social and Environmental Action Plan (2026–2031), setting out how we will deliver a cleaner, reliable and more resilient energy system over the next five years.
For the first time, this plan brings together our environmental commitments and social value ambitions in a single, integrated approach. It reflects the scale of transformation required to support the UK’s transition to net zero, while ensuring that communities, nature and future generations benefit from the infrastructure we build today
The plan is built around four strategic pillars that guide our actions:
- Climate Action – accelerating progress towards net zero and reducing emissions across our operations and supply chain
- Nature Positive – protecting, restoring and enhancing the natural environment
- One Planet Living – operating within planetary limits through responsible resource use
- Social Value – creating lasting benefits for communities, jobs, skills and local supply chains
The action plan includes 25 commitments, supported by annual environmental milestones to track progress and performance. During RIIO T3, we will adopt an industry recognised social value reporting framework across NGET and our supply chain, strengthening consistency, transparency and accountability. This approach will establish a clear baseline, enable measurable targets, and support robust tracking of our social value outcomes.
Our 2025/26 performance
Our FY26 Annual Environmental Report marks the conclusion of our RIIO-T2 Environmental Action Plan, reflecting on five years of progress to reduce environmental impacts while enabling the UK's transition to a cleaner energy system.
Over the period, we connected more than 5.1 GW of low-carbon generation, reduced controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38.1%, initiated actions to increase the environmental value of our non-operational land by 14.7%, and ensured all in-scope construction projects committed to delivering at least 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. We also became the first UK Transmission Owner to achieve PAS 2080 certification for carbon management in infrastructure and embedded circular economy principles across our business through initiatives including asset refurbishment, material reuse and sustainable procurement.
The report reflects on the outcomes delivered during RIIO-T2 and the lessons shaping our increased ambition for RIIO-T3.
Our annual environmental statements – RIIO-T1
Our annual environmental statements – RIIO-T2
Our environmental future: strategy
Carbon Investment Report 2026
This report showcases National Grid Electricity Transmission's investment in 23 UK carbon projects during RIIO-T2, supporting carbon benefits and wider environmental and social outcomes across the UK.