Rest, officially known as Rest Superannuation, is a leading superannuation fund headquartered in Australia. Established in 1988, Rest has grown to serve over 1.8 million members across the nation, with a strong presence in major operational regions including New South Wales and Victoria. Specialising in superannuation and retirement solutions, Rest offers a range of investment options and insurance products tailored to meet the diverse needs of its members. What sets Rest apart is its commitment to low fees and strong long-term performance, making it a preferred choice for many Australians seeking financial security in retirement. With a market position as one of the largest industry super funds in Australia, Rest has achieved significant milestones, including consistently high ratings for member satisfaction and investment returns.
How does Rest's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Rest's score of 16 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Rest reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,997,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 126,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 12,871,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported Scope 1 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, Rest's total emissions were about 2,624,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 116,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 2,508,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Rest has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of Rest's operations. Overall, Rest's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies to address its significant Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its carbon footprint.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 116,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,508,000 | 00,000,000 |
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.
Rest 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.

