Registration opens for SIF22, which will be held on 22-23 June
Consultant says transition to sustainable defaults would have ‘tremendous impact’
Provider says move is consistent with 1.5°C objective and will also reduce financial risk
Pension schemes fund an estimated 330 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year
The idea of using ESG to drive better quality investments and ‘futureproof’ portfolios is only increasing, and long-term pension fund schemes are beginning to realise this, according to Aviva Investors
ESG integration has become a must-have for a growing number of investors and a crucial ingredient to futureproof portfolios. Yet the key is not just choosing investments but staying invested and – most importantly – staying engaged.