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UK pension funds take a closer look at ESG

Historically UK pension funds have been behind the curve when it comes to integrating ESG issues into investment decision making. However, Lynn Strongin-Dodds believes this is changing.

Lynn Strongin Dodds

06 April 2016 • 8 min read

UK pension funds have historically been behind the curve when it comes to integrating ESG issues into investment decision making. However, Lynn Strongin-Dodds believes this is changing

At a glance Historically UK pension schemes have lagged behind their international counterparts on ESG issues However, some schemes now believe taking these factors into account can improve...

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