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Chesnara

Chesnara plc, commonly known as Chesnara, is a prominent life and pensions company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2000, the firm has made significant strides in the financial services industry, focusing on the management and administration of life insurance and pension products. With a strong operational presence in the UK and Europe, Chesnara has built a reputation for its commitment to customer service and efficient management of policyholder assets. The company offers a range of core services, including life insurance, annuities, and pension administration, distinguished by its customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. Chesnara's strategic acquisitions and robust financial performance have solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in the life and pensions sector. With a focus on sustainable growth, Chesnara continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients while maintaining a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Chesnara's score of 36 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chesnara's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Chesnara reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,961,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 83,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 97,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,290,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the majority of their Scope 3 emissions stem from purchased goods and services, which account for about 4,035,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Chesnara's total emissions were approximately 3,394,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 74,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 79,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 146,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Chesnara has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have reported emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their environmental impact. The company is headquartered in Great Britain and continues to monitor and report its carbon footprint as part of its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 2
130,900
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Scope 3
466,400
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chesnara's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Chesnara is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Chesnara is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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