Social capital

Material topic

Stakeholder dialogue and environment

Strategic spearhead

Improved grid management, Facilitating the energy transition

SDG: 11 - Sustainable cities and communities / 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Why is this topic relevant?

As a grid manager, we have a central role in the energy supply chain and hence in the energy transition. That is why dialogue and collaboration with our stakeholders are essential. By talking with customers, we know what customer demand to expect. We discuss the results below, grouped into the following three topics: Built environment, Mobility and Industry.

Connection to risks (R) and opportunities (O)

R: Insufficient connection and transmission capacity - Uncertainty about implications of changes in Dutch and/or European laws and regulations on electricity and gas / O: Increase predictability of investments through improved prediction of customer demand - Position Stedin as a highly relevant partner in the energy transition - Enter into strategic supplier relationships