Smart Pension sets sights on net zero portfolio before 2050

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Workplace pension provider becomes latest to join the Make My Money Matter campaign which is pushing pensions industry to set 2050 net zero goals

Smart Pension today committed to halving emissions across its investment portfolio within the next decade before reaching net zero ahead of 2050, targets the UK retirement fund claimed put it ahead of...

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