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2050 net zero goals are ‘no longer realistic’, warns Ortec
New scenario analysis has shown significant economic and investment impacts if the current trajectory of global warming continues, hitting inflation, growth, equities and bonds.
Poor default offerings could ‘undermine trust and widen generational gap’
Two professional trustees have written an open letter warning the industry of dangers lurking in default strategies that do not adequately reflect the views of their members.
LPPI commits £500m to new environmental private markets fund
Local Pensions Partnership Investments hired Helena Threlfall last year to run the new strategy, which will invest across private equity, infrastructure, venture capital and natural capital.
LGPS and MPs’ pension funds invest in social infrastructure vehicle
The two pension schemes have contributed to an initial £100m capital raise for the Newcore Social Infrastructure Income Fund.
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Scottish Widows embeds sustainability into new lifetime pension offering
Scottish Widows has revamped its largest default fund to target a higher exposure to growth assets and embed sustainability targets.
Fiduciary duty and climate change – where we stand
With recent data showing the world’s temperature increase breached the crucial 1.5-degree level, the Society of Pension Professionals’ Donna Matteucci explores the landscape for climate-related investing.
How climate change will impact pension portfolios
Failure to transition to a low-carbon economy could cost pension schemes up to 30% in investment losses by 2050, according to new research.
How master trusts are leading the charge on decarbonisation
The latest TCFD reports from the country’s biggest DC master trusts confirm sustained improvements on carbon emissions. How can they take the next step on their sustainability journeys?
How can pension trustees remain vigilant against greenwashing?
Eversheds Sutherland’s Andrew Black and Samuel Fulda explore how regulators and pension scheme trustees can address greenwashing and greenhushing to further develop their own long-term plans.
People’s Pension halves carbon footprint of main default fund
The £30bn People’s Pension master trust has halved the carbon footprint of its primary default investment fund after implementing a major climate-centric allocation shift.
Investors increasingly understand social impact investing
UK’s social impact investment market grew to £10bn at the end of 2023
ESG reporting for pension schemes ‘needs overhaul’ to improve effectiveness
The current reporting regime for environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters is unfit for purpose, according to HS Trustees’ Bobby Riddaway.
More ESG reporting raises risk of legal challenges for trustees
Tougher reporting requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors leave pension schemes and companies more exposed to the risk of legal challenges, a senior lawyer has warned.