ethical investment policy
Hackney Council is reviewing its ethical investment policy to ensure it reflects members' consultation and upholds higher ethical standards.
Hackney Council established a Responsible Investment Working Group in July 2026 to review its ethical investment policy, which guides its investment decisions based on ethical considerations. The decision was made to ensure the policy reflects members' consultation and upholds a higher level of ethical investment.
Chaired by Councillor Izzy Castello-Cortez, the group includes Councillors Cathy Troupp, Florence Schechter, Zoe Holman, Ifat Shekhin, and Charlie Laurie, along with Scheme Member Representative Jonathan Malins-Smith. This group will examine the current responsible investment and engagement policy and provide recommendations to the committee.
Key facts
- Hackney Council established a working group in July 2026 to review its ethical investment policy. Source
- The Responsible Investment Working Group is chaired by Councillor Izzy Castello-Cortez. Source
- The working group includes Councillors Cathy Troupp, Florence Schechter, Zoe Holman, Ifat Shekhin, and Charlie Laurie. Source
- Scheme Member Representative Jonathan Malins-Smith is also a core member of the group. Source
- The group will provide recommendations to the committee. Source
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