Signing the Armed Forces Covenant

On Tuesday 20 June, Claire Dykta, Head of Markets, represented the ESO as National Grid signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a voluntary pledge to support the welfare, employment and education of the armed forces community and their families, at their London Power Tunnels site in New Cross, London.

The Armed Forces Covenant represents a promise by the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. All 407 local authorities in mainland Great Britain and four Northern Ireland councils have pledged to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant. Thousands of organisations have signed the covenant, including businesses and charities.

By signing the pledge, ESO joins more than 10,000 organisations across a range of sectors including education, manufacturing, the charity sector, hospitality, retail and financial services that have committed themselves to providing fair treatment for veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families.

Claire Dykta joined David Wright, National Grid’s Chief Engineer and Vice Admiral Phil Hally CB MBE, at the New Cross substation of National Grid’s London Power Tunnels project to mark the signing.

The commemoration, which was witnessed by members of the London Power Tunnels Project, will also be marked with the unveiling of a new plaque at the London Power Tunnels site, to represent a lasting reminder of our commitment to the armed forces community.