Investors need to go further than decarbonisation and focus on real-world impacts and transition assets, says Cushon’s Julius Pursaill.

Cushon strategic adviser Julius Pursaill considers the arguments as to whether defined contribution default funds should assume more risk.

There are several ways pension schemes can tackle their investments’ carbon emissions, but more significant action in the present is needed to address climate change, details Julius Pursaill, Cushon’s scheme strategist.