Aegon commits to net zero across its default pension funds by 2050

James Phillips
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The pension provider is also aiming to slash the carbon emissions in its default pension funds in half by 2030, covering around £10bn of assets

Aegon UK is aiming to slash the carbon emissions in its default pension funds in half by 2030, as part of a longer-term plan announced yesterday to reach net zero across its £10bn portfolio by the middle...

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