USS sets 2050 net-zero target

Holly Roach
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Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has set a net-zero target for its investments of 2050 or sooner.

The scheme said the target will be achieved "not by it buying carbon offsets but from decarbonising our portfolio". It said the transition to net zero will require focus by its internal investme...

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