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Pension funds to increase renewable energy allocation

Increased investment in renewable energy ‘critical’ to diversification strategy

Martin Richmond

20 April 2022 • 1 min read

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Solar and hydro power were the most popular choices for renewable energy investment

Pension funds have indicated that they will be increasing allocations to renewable energy, a survey has found.

The survey, commissioned by Downing LLP, interviewed 100 pension funds, instructional investors, and wealth managers, who collectively manage approximately £118bn in assets under management. An ...

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