RIAA 2026: Australian investors stand firm on ESG despite US backlash
Speaking at the RIAA conference, investors reaffirmed their focus on energy security and long-term investing
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Pension funds consult members on climate investing
Pension funds, including Dutch Pensioenfonds Detailhandel and British DC fund Nest, are increasingly consulting members as they navigate competing pressures over climate investing and fiduciary duty.
‘Most ESG impact happens at the selection stage’: People’s Pension on net zero in fixed income
As UK defined contribution schemes mature, fixed income is playing a bigger role beyond pre-retirement. Charlotte Vincent, co-head fixed income at People’s Pension shares how the team embeds net zero into mandates, expanding its toolkit
Why renewables are at the forefront of the DC allocation revolution
Government-driven shift into private markets is taking shape – and UK energy transition infrastructure has emerged as a key option to address concerns around domestic concentration, argues Duncan Hale, portfolio manager at Schroders Greencoat.
Bots and bubbles: DC investors navigate the growing carbon footprint of their tech-heavy portfolios
DC investors tend to have outsized allocations to the tech industry. How does the rise of AI impact the carbon footprint of their portfolios?
Britain’s historic pension reforms: a new dawn for DC climate investing?
The Mansion House Accord and the Pensions Bill have implications for climate solutions investing
Out now: Spark! DC focus: a new dawn for climate investing?
The fourth issue of Spark puts DC investors centre stage, covering key topics from Mansion House reforms and renewable infrastructure to tech-heavy portfolios and bond strategies
Reclaiming nuance — how evidence, integrity, and realism shape our approach to climate investing
Leanne Clements, head of responsible investment at The People's Partnership explains why the £40bn master trust is reconsidering its approach to net zero targets
Exclusive: People’s Pension overhauls climate approach
The People's Pension, one of the UK's largest master trusts, is ditching its 'top-down 1.5°C aligned portfolio' for a bottom-up net zero approach. What does this mean in practice?
Schroders & Longview Networks DC Investment Survey 2026: key findings
Schroders and Longview Networks reveal the findings of their inaugural DC Investment Survey
Renewable infrastructure: a new favourite for DC investors?
82% of respondents in our inaugural DC Investment Survey believe renewable infrastructure provides attractive opportunities
In pictures: highlights of NZI’s 2026 DC Forum
Leading defined contribution investors joined Net Zero Investor's one-day event in Westminster to discuss how pension funds can tackle climate change in their portfolios
DC at a crossroads: new pathways to net zero
Net Zero Investor’s annual DC Forum this year was marked by a sense of change as investors gathered in Westminster to discuss how political reforms and macroeconomic challenges will shape their net zero strategies
Brace for impact: our survey shows how DC schemes are positioning their portfolios
Results from our inaugural survey of DC trusts in the UK show a widening appetite for private markets and a keen interest in renewable energy infrastructure