Carbon emissions, net-zero

UK Pensions Regulator launches consultation on climate regulation


July 9, 2021

The UK’s pensions watchdog has launched an eight-week consultation to assist trustees in meeting stricter sustainability and governance measures.

Under the proposed rulings, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) will penalise …

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Trustees face enforcement action if they fail to comply

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has warned trustees to act to meet new climate change regulations and warned it could take enforcement action against funds that failed to comply with their obligations.…

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DWP, pensions, stewardship

Trustees of occupational pension schemes with more than £5bn will be required to publish a TCFD report

The government has confirmed details of how UK pension schemes will be required to report on climate change issues affecting their portfolios.

The …

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Shareholder Rights Directive pensions trustees

The UK government has outlined what it expects of pensions trustees under the new Shareholder Rights Directive II (SRD II), in an announcement made this month.

SRD II was introduced to improve transparency and stewardship of occupational pensions schemes so …

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