Canadian schemes lagging behind UK on climate action

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

Martin Richmond
clock • 2 min read
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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