Nominet is committed to net zero by 2050 and the SBTi has approved its near-term science-based emissions reduction target to decarbonise scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. In recognition of its carbon footprint, since 2018 Nominet has invested in International or UK nature-based carbon mitigation projects.
Nominet is driven by a commitment to use technology to improve connectivity, security and inclusivity online. Since 1996 the company has been operating at the heart of the internet infrastructure as proud guardians of the .UK domain name registry. Its understanding of the Domain Name System (DNS) underpins a sophisticated cyber security capability used by governments to secure their networks. Nominet's goal is for a world that is connected, inclusive and secure, and believe that technology has a fundamental and positive part to play. Its work funds an ambitious social impact campaign that aims to tackle the challenge of growing up in a digital world. www.nominet.uk/
Below you will find information about the two woodland creation projects Nominet has supported in the UK, plus the Katingan peatland protection project in Indonesia. In addition, they have supported the Rimba Raya biodiversity reserve project, also in Indonesia. Both Katingan and Rimba Raya are certified under the Verified Carbon Standard. The total CO2 shown below in the dashboard includes the Rimba Raya figures as well as the projects shown.