As a large employer we have a responsibility to lead by example, reducing our negative impact on the environment and promoting positive action to address key environmental challenges.
We are focusing on four key areas:
As a purpose-led organisation we believe that we have a responsibility to help address the climate emergency.
We want to deliver good outcomes for our customers whilst playing our part in delivering a net zero economy by 2050, and our actions are either directly or indirectly aligned with this goal. The primary driver for our actions is either to reduce customers’ exposure to climate-related risk and/or help them take advantage of the opportunities presented by the net zero transition.
Our net zero targets
We continue to build, refine and share our net zero plans, considering the evolving landscape and the latest guidance. While the journey ahead is by no means a straightforward one, we are taking action now to achieve net zero and help create a sustainable future for us all.
The Group is committed to reducing its environmental impact and looks for ways to improve environmental performance. Read our Environmental Policy for our full list of focus areas.
* The scope for this target which will be set using science-based techniques is scope 1 and 2 emissions from our occupied premises and scope 3 emissions from business travel. Our focus will be on emissions reductions with any remaining emissions compensated by the use of certified GHG removal projects.