Pension funds urged to help UK reach net zero climate goals

Campaigners say many investments still high carbon and call on firms to sign green pensions charter

• Letter: UK companies must commit to green pensions

Pension funds must set a target of net zero emissions for their investments if the UK is to meet its climate goals, influential figures in climate activism have urged.

Many people are unaware of whether their pensions funds are invested in fossil fuels or high-carbon activities, and even companies that have publicly committed to reaching net zero emissions may have pension fund investments that are still wedded to high-carbon businesses.