Aegon Nederland, a prominent player in the financial services industry, is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a leader in life insurance, pensions, and asset management, serving a diverse clientele across the Netherlands and beyond. With a strong focus on customer-centric solutions, Aegon offers a range of products, including individual and group life insurance, retirement plans, and investment services. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their robust financial performance and customer satisfaction, Aegon Nederland continues to strengthen its position as a trusted provider in the insurance and investment sectors, contributing significantly to the financial well-being of individuals and businesses alike.
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In 2024, Aegon Nederland reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 158,500,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed a total of about 13,246,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, comprising 1,945,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 229,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Aegon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in the carbon footprint of its operational activities by 2025, using a 2019 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and aligns with their net-zero commitment announced in November 2021. Furthermore, Aegon is committed to long-term emissions reductions across all scopes, with targets set to be submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by January 2024. The company’s emissions data is sourced from Aegon Ltd., reflecting its corporate family relationship. Aegon Nederland's proactive approach to climate action underscores its commitment to sustainability within the financial services sector.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,539,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 26,347,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
Aegon Nederland's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 31% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Aegon Nederland has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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