Etheco Directory
Browse the best ethical brands in the UK - 2026
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UK's largest building society offering current accounts, savings, mortgages and insurance. Mutual ownership means profits benefit members not shareholders. Good Shopping Guide score 85. Ethical Consumer score 70 for current accounts. Which? score 84.
People
Nationwide Foundation supports over 540 charities with 118,500 beneficiaries through strategic partnerships including community-led housing and housing system transformation. (Nationwide Foundation)
Planet
Committed to 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by 2030; 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030. Member of Net-Zero Banking Alliance and Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero. (Nationwide)
Pocket
FlexDirect current account offers 5% AER fixed for first 12 months on balances up to £1,500, plus 1% monthly cashback (up to £5/month) for 12 months. (Nationwide)
Performance
Ranked first for customer satisfaction in peer group for 11th consecutive year (2013–2024); 87% customer satisfaction in FY2022–23. Which? score 84. (Which? / Nationwide)
Products & Services
current accounts (FlexDirect, FlexAccount, FlexPlus), savings accounts (instant access, regular saver, fixed-rate bonds), cash ISAs, stocks & shares ISAs, mortgages (residential, buy-to-let, remortgage, shared ownership, green mortgages), personal loans (car loans, home improvement loans), credit cards, overdrafts, home insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, income protection insurance, breakdown cover, investment products, financial planning services
