NATIONAL GRID PLC
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Jun 3, 2026.
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FY2026 · Filed Jun 3, 2026
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Section 172(1) Statement
The Board recognises its responsibilities to the Group’s stakeholders and to wider society, and the
importance of effective engagement in delivering the Group’s long‑term strategy. The Directors have
regard to the interests and perspectives of stakeholders when making decisions and are responsible for
setting and overseeing the Group’s culture and values, which underpin those decisions. In balancing the
often competing priorities of stakeholders, the Board seeks to support the long‑term, sustainable success
of the Group and maintain high standards of conduct consistent with its purpose and values.
Throughout the year, the Directors have acted in the way they considered, in good faith, was most likely
to promote the long-term success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and have
had regard to the matters set out in section 172 of the Companies Act 2006. Further information on how
the Board has had regard to each of these matters is set out below.
| Section 172 factor · Disclosure · Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The likely consequence of any decision in the long term | Our strategic priorities | 16 | |
| Our business model | 12 | ||
| The interests of the Company’s employees | Our stakeholders | 23 | |
| Responsible Business review | 38 | ||
| Board workforce engagement | 95 | ||
| The need to foster the Company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others | Our stakeholders | 23 | |
| Responsible Business review | 38 | ||
| Board stakeholder engagement | 95 | ||
| The impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment | Our stakeholders | 23 | |
| Responsible Business review | 38 | ||
| TCFD | 53 | ||
| Maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct | Responsible Business review | 38 | |
| Corporate Governance overview | 89 | ||
| The need to act fairly as between members of the Company | Our stakeholders | 23 | |
| Responsible Business review | 38 | ||
| Board stakeholder engagement | 95 | ||
Additional information on the Board’s engagement with key stakeholders can be found on page 95.
| Further reading | Environment | Social matters and employees | Anti-corruption and bribery | Humanrights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our policies and due diligence | 40 — 44 | 45 — 46 and 49 — 52 | 50 | 50 |
| Outcomes | 40 — 44 | 45 — 46 and 49 — 52 | 50 | 50 |
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