Mission
Energy Networks Association (ENA) represents the ‘wires and pipes’ transmission and distribution network operators for gas and electricity in the UK and Ireland. ENA's members control and maintain the critical national infrastructure that delivers these vital services into homes and businesses.
ENA's overriding goals are to promote the UK and Ireland energy networks, ensuring their networks are the safest and the most reliable, efficient, and sustainable in the world. ENA influences decision-makers on issues that are important to its members. These include:
- Regulation and wider representation in the UK, Ireland, and the rest of Europe.
- Cost-efficient engineering services and related businesses for the benefit of members.
- Safety, health and environment across the gas and electricity industries.
- The development and deployment of smart technology.
As the voice of the energy networks sector, ENA acts as a strategic focus and channel of communication for the industry. The company promotes the interests and good standing of the industry, and provides a forum of discussion among company members.
ENA also provides business support functions to a number of industry-related companies. These include secretariat services, financial services, database management, tailored consultancy services, public relations, and event management.
ENA corporate objectives
- To represent the interests of its members in everything that it does.
- To deliver the highest level of service to its members and to others, in the interest of its members, in a responsive and proactive manner.
- To act as the technical and authoritative voice of the networks, influencing and persuading in the best interests of its members.
- To expect the highest standards of professionalism, probity, and integrity from all of its team.
- To maintain a sound financial position that delivers value for money.
- To be recognised as an excellent employer attracting, developing, and retaining an effective and motivated team.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.