LGPS backs Gresham House carbon credits strategy

Worcestershire council fund leads commitments on second close

Hope William-Smith
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The strategy was launched almost six months ago
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The strategy was launched almost six months ago

The Worcestershire County Council Pension Scheme (WCCPS) has led a £200m commitment to Gresham House’s forestry carbon credits strategy.

The Forest Growth & Sustainability strategy, which was launched in June, allows institutional investors to receive distributions in the form of carbon credits to address emissions within their port...

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