New UK trial seeks to ‘nudge’ people into making greener pension choices

Dubbed the ‘Green Nudge’, the trial will test the impact of behavioural nudges and messages on increasing saver engagement and how it could translate into greener pension decision-making

UK pension schemes required to disclose climate alignment of portfolios

Pension savers will, for the first time, be able to see the impact of their investments and better understand how climate risks are being considered and mitigated

Financial Conduct Authority to introduce landmark climate risk reporting in 2022

It plans to implement consistent climate-related disclosure requirements for asset managers and FCA-regulated pension schemes

Government encourages pension schemes to invest in green tech and infrastructure

It has launched a consultation which is open until 30th October 2020