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Local Government Pension Scheme: Climate Change

Asked by Mary GlindonLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 April 2025UIN 44975

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the level of turnover of Local Government Pension Scheme trustees on an understanding of the duty to consider climate-related risk.

Answered by Jim McMahon

Administering authorities are already required to consider factors that are financially material to the performance of their investments, including environmental considerations such as climate risks.

The government has consulted on proposals to ensure that those involved in decision making in administering authorities have the appropriate level of knowledge and understanding for their roles.

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