All climate change articles – Page 5
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News‘Build back better’ hits wall as trustees report trouble aligning
On the go: Trustees and investment managers are struggling to bring their investment strategies into line with the government’s ‘build back better’ initiative, citing a lack of opportunities and long-term planning.
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NewsPension schemes to tackle deforestation in climate push
Pension schemes in the UK will be expected to do more to tackle deforestation as part of the government’s climate policies, pensions minister Guy Opperman has warned.
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OpinionSchemes need to pay attention to members’ sustainable demands
Scheme trustees may be conflicted between sustainability and fiduciary duty, but the public are not – they want sustainability to be front and centre, argues Carol McNaughton Nicholls, associate partner at BritainThinks.
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NewsFTSE 100 firms lagging on data, half of schemes have impact investments
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with a majority of FTSE 100 companies still failing to disclose diversity and welfare data in their annual reports, and Big Society Capital finding that half of all UK pension funds now hold some form of impact investment.
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NewsBorder to Coast hires consultant, Kempen sets carbon target
ESG spotlight:A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership appointing a climate change consultant, and Kempen Capital Management setting a carbon emissions goal for its portfolios.
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NewsLawsuit against USS to proceed as High Court overturns dismissal
On the go: A lawsuit against Universities Superannuation Scheme directors over their handling of the scheme’s 2020 valuation is to proceed, after the High Court ruled against attempts to deny the legal action.
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NewsPLSA calls on companies to improve ESG disclosures
On the go: The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association is calling on companies to improve their disclosures on climate change, executive remuneration and diversity, as it updates its Stewardship and Voting Guidelines.
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NewsTPR publishes example to help trustees with new ESG duties
On the go: The Pensions Regulator has published an illustrative example to help trustees and advisers comply with their environmental, social and governance duties, as it revealed it will start contacting schemes that are now in the scope of the new regulations.
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NewsHow Derbyshire scheme is using sustainability to generate returns
In reality, what is involved when giving a pension fund a new sustainable focus?
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NewsClimate change could impact sponsor cash flow and longevity
On the go: Climate change could have significant impact on sponsor covenant, hitting cash flows and potentially impacting sponsor longevity, according to a report from the Employer Covenant Practitioners Association.
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NewsThe metrics of a sustainable future
As the pivot towards net zero intensifies, the need for schemes to assess sustainable investment opportunities through data and metrics is rapidly growing in importance.
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OpinionGetting the under-30s ready for retirement
Penfold’s co-founder Chris Eastwood explains how young people can be enticed to start saving into a pension by using technology and offering a system that allows for stop-start savers.
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NewsScottish Widows to invest in companies driving decarbonisation
On the go: Scottish Widows will invest up to £25bn by 2025 in businesses that it views as leading on decarbonisation and climate-aware solutions, according to the company’s new climate action plan.
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NewsPodcast: TPR tells trustees to weigh up diversity when making decisions
On the go: Trustees should think about the diversity of their scheme’s membership, and consider whether they are “inherently disadvantaging” some members with their decisions, according to David Fairs, the Pensions Regulator’s executive director for regulatory policy, analysis and advice.
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NewsNew emissions template launched, savers demand green pensions
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with the launch of a new carbon emissions template for pension schemes, and a new study highlighting savers’ demand for green pensions.
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NewsLGPS Central commits to net zero, PIC invests in urban regeneration
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, including LGPS Central committing to net zero, and Pension Insurance Corporation investing in an urban regeneration project.
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NewsSchemes unsure where to start with net zero pledges
Net zero pledges are now one of the industry’s most pressing challenges and, while progress is being made, significant barriers remain, inhibiting many pension schemes from making environmental commitments.
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NewsUSS switches to green equities, Aviva warns firms on sustainability
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with the Universities Superannuation Scheme moving more than £5bn of its global equity investments to a climate transition index, Aviva firing a warning shot at the companies in which it invests, and BMO setting out its engagement priorities for 2022.
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NewsIs legislation helping trustees on their journey to net zero?
When it comes to making their schemes greener, trustees have a lot to get their heads around. But current climate-related legislation is helping to focus minds and offer a framework for meeting net zero targets.
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NewsInvestment managers’ boardrooms lagging on ESG
On the go: Investment managers lack environmental, social and governance experience at boardroom level, with less than a quarter having mandatory training for board members, according to new research.