DC master trust investment in climate solutions lags, XPS finds

Firm’s analysis finds majority of targets still rooted in net-zero emissions reduction

Alex Levy
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Only half of defined contribution (DC) master trusts demonstrate a focus on aligning investment with the climate transition, according to XPS Group.

The firm's analysis of 16 DC master trusts with over £200bn in assets found that although 15 of the funds have an objective aligned with net zero or the Paris agreement, only 50% have a clear focus...

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