Canadian schemes lagging behind UK on climate action

Majority of leading Canadian schemes yet to phase out fossil fuel investment

Martin Richmond
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Canadian schemes lagging behind UK on climate action

Canadian pension funds are falling behind others across the world on tackling climate change and protect their members’ retirement, according to a new report.

The 2022 Canadian Pension Climate Report Card - published by Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health (Shift) - found inconsistencies among 11 of the top Canadian pension schemes with thei...

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