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National Employment Savings Trust
Services Auxiliary to Financial IntermediationUnited Kingdom
Last verified 10 months agonestpensions.org.uk
The National Employment Savings Trust, commonly known as NEST, is a prominent UK-based public corporation operating within the services auxiliary to financial intermediation industry. It specialises in providing a comprehensive workplace pension scheme designed for auto-enrolment.
Established by the government, NEST was founded to support the landmark auto-enrolment initiative introduced by the Pensions Act 2008, officially launching in 2011. Its headquarters are located in Great Britain, serving employers and members across the entire United Kingdom.
NEST offers a simple, low-cost defined contribution pension solution, enabling millions of individuals to save for their retirement. As one of the UK's largest workplace pension providers, NEST plays a crucial role in enhancing retirement savings for a diverse workforce, from small businesses to large corporations.
35
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-2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
National Employment Savings Trust's reported carbon emissions
National Employment Savings Trust reported total emissions of 187,200 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes 134,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity (130,600 kg CO2e), and 52,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel. In 2023, total emissions were 156,200 kg CO2e, with 129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (126,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity) and 27,200 kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel. The company's emissions in 2022 were 159,800 kg CO2e, comprising 157,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (154,100 kg CO2e from purchased electricity) and 2,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel.
National Employment Savings Trust aims to align its investment portfolio with limiting global warming to 1.5°C by achieving net-zero carbon emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 by 2050 or sooner. They have set a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity in their listed equity and corporate bonds by 30% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline, and by 50% by 2030 on the same basis.
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National Employment Savings Trust’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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