All net zero articles – Page 8
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NewsLifeSight aims to be net-zero by 2050
On the go: LifeSight, Willis Towers Watson’s defined contribution master trust, has announced it is committing to the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all of its default investment strategies by 2050, while targeting at least a 50 per cent reduction by 2030.
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NewsESG ramps up in importance for trustee boards
On the go: Environmental, social and governance factors are a hot topic for trustees, with 53 per cent of trustee boards considering it an important agenda topic, new research has shown.
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NewsFCA sets out climate-related disclosure rules
The City watchdog is looking to introduce climate-related financial disclosure rules for pension providers, asset managers and life insurers, in a move that will see it align with government action in this area.
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NewsNow Pensions pledges to go net-zero by 2050
On the go: Now Pensions has pledged to go net-zero by 2050, while also increasing its investments in sustainable assets.
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NewsPension schemes should have climate risk integrated by 2026
On the go: Pension schemes expect to have fully integrated climate risks into their business processes by 2026, according to a poll carried out by Willis Towers Watson.
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NewsMajority of savers not aware of net-zero pension goals
On the go: The majority of savers (87 per cent) do not understand the importance of having their pension investments aligned with net-zero goals, according to new data from Legal & General Investment Management.
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OpinionThe answer to climate change is more primary investment
Thinking Ahead Institute’s co-head Tim Hodgson explains why asset owners should target primary investments, such as renewable energy and negative emissions technologies, to tackle climate change
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NewsGovernment creates working group for green taxonomy
On the go: The government has created a new independent expert group that will advise on standards for green investment and help create a green taxonomy in the UK.
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NewsUK pension funds target net zero and Aegon moves £5bn into ESG assets
ESG Spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with UK pension funds pledging to commit to net- zero by 2050, and Aegon to transition a further £3.5bn of its workplace default funds in June.
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NewsStrathclyde Pension Fund updates investments to target net zero
On the go: The £26.8bn Strathclyde Pension Fund has agreed to a series of commitments to cut its carbon emissions, including targeting net zero by 2050.
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NewsCushon acquires Northern Ireland master trust
On the go: Pension provider Cushon has acquired the Workers Pension Trust, a master trust in Northern Ireland, after raising £26m in a funding round.
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NewsLondon CIV launches Paris-aligned equities fund
On the go: London CIV, which oversees £23bn on behalf of 32 London Local Government Pension Scheme funds, has launched an active equities fund that is aligned to the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
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OpinionThere are many roads to Paris – let us not impose a single route to net-zero
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.
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NewsNew green charter aims to drive commitment to net-zero
On the go: Make My Money Matter has teamed up with fellow climate change campaigner Count Us In to launch a green pensions charter aimed at encouraging companies to align their pension fund investments with net-zero carbon targets.
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NewsBTPS develops tool to assess govt bonds’ climate change exposure
On the go: The BT Pension Scheme and the Church of England Pensions Board are part of an investors group that is creating a tool to measure, monitor and compare sovereign bonds’ climate change governance and performance.