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Hackney Council councillors are reviewing the council's ethical investment policy through a newly established working group.
Hackney Council councillors are currently reviewing the council's ethical investment policy, following the establishment of a new working group in July 2026. The Responsible Investment Working Group was formed to examine the existing policy and provide recommendations, aiming to ensure it reflects ethical investment principles and member consultation.
The working group, chaired by Councillor Izzy Castello-Cortez, includes Councillors Cathy Troupp, Florence Schechter, Zoe Holman, Ifat Shekhin, and Charlie Laurie. This group will work to uphold a higher level of ethical investment for the council.
Key facts
- Hackney Council established a working group to review its ethical investment policy in July 2026. 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
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