The Captain's Journal

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Under Section 26 of the Energy Act 2004, the Secretary of State (with approval of HM Treasury) has directed the NDA to prepare for each financial year a statement of accounts in the form and on the basis set out in the Accounts Direction. As the Accounting Officer, I have taken all the steps that I ought to have taken to make myself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the NDA’s auditors are aware of that information. Customers, both in the UK and internationally, contributing to the revenue generating activities of the group

At its meeting in November 2022, the Board received updates on the TUPE status and revised pension arrangements of those Dounreay colleagues transferring to Magnox Limited Sellafield saw a major skyline change with the removal of a diffuser that sat on top of its 125m high Windscale Pile Chimney.We are an executive non-departmental public body, established by the Energy Act 2004 to secure the decommissioning of the UK’s civil nuclear legacy. Since then, our remit has been extended to include the long-term management of all the UK’s radioactive waste by finding appropriate storage and disposal solutions. Accounts direction The next phase of our journey is about getting full benefit from the new, simpler way that we’re structured and using it as a platform for growth, ready for future missions as we are trusted to do more. My term as Chair came to an end in August 2023. I am delighted with what we have achieved during the journey and my thanks go to my Board colleagues, including the Chief Executive, and to the executive teams and wider colleagues at the NDA and subsidiary companies. This important mission will continue to develop and progress for more than a hundred years, with innovation allowing continuous challenge to both the cost and duration of the mission. I am pleased that Chris Train is taking the reins as NDA Chair on an interim basis whilst the recruitment process is underway for a permanent Chair. The year ahead – a strong culture to achieve our mission Progress towards the sustainable outcomes outlined in this report can be seen throughout all subsequent reports and case studies in this document.

Group employees participate in various defined benefit pension schemes detailed in note 26 to the accounts. There were six internal data breaches recorded during 2022/23, five of which were investigated and classed as minor, non-reportable incidents. One incident was initially reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office; however, it was ultimately confirmed that no personal data had been compromised and therefore no further action was required. Think about how long the confidentiality should last. It’s common to see it limited to 3 or 5 years. After that time they will be able to use and disclose your information. Once information is made public in anyway, an NDA can’t be enforced. As the Accounting Officer, I confirm that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this annual report and accounts as a whole is a fair, balanced and understandable reflection of the NDA’s performance this year.

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Given the nature of its work, we have a large number and wide range of stakeholders. The Board considers stakeholder engagement an essential element of its responsibilities as well as a key enabler to mission delivery. It allows us to understand issues better by obtaining stakeholders’ points of view, supporting informed decision-making by the Board and creating confidence in the operation of the organisation. The records inseries ADM 50 arethe official journals of admirals and officers of acting flag rank, andare of varying forms and completeness. David has a wealth of experience within the industrial sector having held a series of senior HR leadership roles in TATA Steel in Europe, BAE Systems and GEC Alsthom. Roles have included HR Director for the TATA Steelmaking Operations in South Wales and HR Director for Shipbuilding and Support business across Glasgow and Portsmouth within BAE systems. David joined the NDA in April 2014 and plays a leading role in skills as a Board member for the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board. He is also an NDA nominated Non-Executive Director of Sellafield Limited. Executives in post during the year: Neil Harnby

I am delighted to have joined the NDA on 2 May 2023 and am looking forward to building on my predecessor’s improvements to our systems and processes in support of our critical mission. 2022/23 was one of financial challenges and emerging risks, with the effects of inflation being felt in budgetary management across the NDA group. In particular the unprecedented increases in energy costs resulting from the conflict in Ukraine required constant management and forward planning.A small number of topics are chosen each year to be NDA group beacon projects, with senior sponsorship, aiming to deliver consistent change and progress in all parts of the group. Sustainability has been a beacon project for two years in a row. Neil is a senior executive lawyer, general counsel and company secretary with more than 25 years of international experience. Neil joined the NDA in October 2019 and brought a wealth of experience, from advising and working with organisations including Royal Mail and General Electric. Mel Zuydam This year has seen success in securing additional revenue to support our mission and active portfolio management across the estate to mitigate the risk from high energy costs and inflation. The NDA Group Chief Communications and Stakeholder Relations Officer attends Board meetings and provides a link to stakeholders and a specialist view of different perspectives and concerns. The unitary nature of the Board means that non-executive members and executive members share the same collective responsibility for decisions taken by the Board, holding the Executive Leadership Team to account and for the development of the NDA’s strategy and operations.