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Pension holders don't understand their providers' net-zero goals, survey finds

James Phillips
James Phillips
clock 14 June 2021 • 3 min read
Pension holders are often in the dark over their providers' net zero plans
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Pension holders are often in the dark over their providers' net zero plans

Yet net zero targets are supported when explained, with many pension holders considering divestment around climate change, LGIM survey finds

Nearly nine in ten (87 per cent) defined contribution pension holders do not appreciate the importance of net zero targets, largely due to a lack of understanding, according to a survey by Legal & General...

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