Climate Change

Universities Superannuation Scheme is one of few UK pension funds actively addressing climate change risks. Co-head of responsible investment David Russell tells Stephanie Baxter how to bring the rest of the industry up to speed.

Waltham Forest Pension Fund has announced it will divest from fossil fuels over the next five years after concerns over stranded assets.

Trustees believe climate change is the lowest risk for their schemes, according to this year's Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) survey.

There are no boundaries to smaller schemes taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into consideration in their investment decisions says Mark Thompson.

Some of the world's biggest fund managers voted against a shareholder resolution to force ExxonMobil to assess financial risks posed by climate change.

People are shocked by PP's revelations that most of the pensions industry is failing to take stock of the financial risks posed by climate change. Stephanie Baxter asks what is going on.

This week's Pensions Buzz results on ESG have caused a lot of debate finds Helen Morrissey.

The biggest stories on PP this week include an ombudsman ruling in favour of Standard Life and a PP survey revealing the industry does not think climate change is a financially material risk.

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has outlined its approach to protecting members against environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks.

A person dedicated to fighting for pensioners is still needed according to research from PP.