USS announces divestment from weapons, coal, and tobacco

Hope William-Smith
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Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will divest from tobacco, coal, and controversial weapons manufacturers following “years of demand” from members and recent protests on its overall commitment to climate action.

USS - the UK's largest pension scheme with £68bn in assets - will pull its funds in tobacco manufacturing and in thermal coal mining, specifically where this makes up more than 25% of revenues. ...

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