As a network operator, we are preparing not only our gas and electricity networks for a sustainable future, but also our market facilitating systems and services. We are working towards a new situation of more awareness and choices in energy generation and consumption, and a future-proof energy system which is reliable, accessible and affordable.
Objectives and results for sustainable business operations
Gross carbon emissions, own business operations
446
2024 result in kt
≤416
2024 objective in kt
425 kt in 20231
Net carbon emissions from business operations
0
2024 result in kt
0
2024 objective in kt
0 kt in 20231
Circular procurement2
39%3
result in 2024
≥37%
objective for 2024
31% in 2023
- 1The results of the gross carbon emissions and decarbonisation for 2023 were recalculated based on the most recent emission factors and more up-to-date insights into the total network losses for electricity and gas in 2023.
- 2Circular procurement consists of the percentage of recycled material incorporated into goods procured and the percentage of material that is recyclable at the end of its useful life. The percentage of recycled or recyclable materials is determined based on raw material passports provided by our suppliers, which state these percentages. We therefore rely on the support and expertise of our suppliers to identify these percentages, and we validate them with data provided by DNVL, an independent research and consultancy firm. The scope comprises the primary assets: Low-voltage, medium-voltage and high-voltage cables, gas pipes, distribution and power transformers, legacy and smart electricity & gas meters and switchgear. Circular procurement is an internal KPI. The definition differs from that presented in the sustainability statement.
- 3This score is explained further in the paragraph on Making our own organisation sustainable.