London Pensions Fund Authority allocates £250m to new environmental fund

Jasmine Urquhart
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LPFA said the move would support its 2050 net zero emissions goal in line with IIGCC guidelines

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has committed £250m to a newly-launched environmental fund, it announced this week. The £8bn Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund, which has more than...

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