UK pension funds launch international climate finance collaboration

Jonathan Stapleton
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Mansion House in the City of London | Credit: iStock
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Mansion House in the City of London | Credit: iStock

Government-backed scheme will see a dozen UK pension funds work together to help emerging markets reduce their emissions and adapt to climate change

A group of 12 UK pension funds convened by the Church of England Pensions Board have teamed up to find new ways to support the climate transition in emerging markets. The initiative - backed by Pensions...

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