With interventions from government putting increased pressure on schemes to consider environmental, social and governance factors, trustees must not dismiss ESG as a fad, says Redington's Lydia Fearn.

Pension trustees walk something of a tightrope these days, having to balance maximum short-term returns with being mindful of long-term factors that might affect future performance.

Regulatory pressure on pension schemes to consider environmental, social and governance factors is building, so trustees, consultants and fund managers must work together to give members access to the best products, argues Redington's Lydia Fearn.

Engaging scheme members is vital if we are to close the savings gap, says Redington's Lydia Fearn.

Environmental, social and governance considerations should become an integral part of the investment process, argues Lydia Fearn from consultancy Redington.