ESG RISK

Regulator will focus more on governance-related activities than providing full disclosures

‘Bumpy road’ for standardised climate reporting but urgent action needed, says David Fairs

Willis Towers Watson’s master trust says ‘vast majority’ of its £10bn AUM will be covered

Pension schemes will face another set of disclosure obligations, chancellor announces

Schroders says engagement is key to getting better ESG data and performance

Stewardship is being transformed by active management of companies, minister argues

Maria Nazarova-Doyle says investments in nature will meet pension fund needs

But the targets are supported when explained, with many considering divestment around climate change

The government has brought forward regulations to mandate the largest schemes to assess and report on their climate change risk to investments.

Aegon UK has transitioned more than £5bn of workplace pension scheme assets into ESG investment strategies, with another £3.5bn set to move over by the end of the month.