A changing climate: Is divestment or underweighting the best response?

James Phillips
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As the economy moves towards low-carbon alternatives, how do pension funds put pressure on those companies failing to keep pace? James Phillips explores

Pension schemes are becoming increasingly aware of the risks, both physical and financial, posed by a warming climate. Last month, the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) launched a climate...

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James Phillips

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