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Climate scenario analysis

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Hackney Pension Fund's recent report, related to climate scenario analysis, details progress towards its 2040 net zero target.

Hackney Pension Fund has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, as detailed in its Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report as of March 2026. The report noted a 29.4% reduction in the fund's scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint since March 2023, decreasing from 54.4 Emissions/£m to 38.4 Emissions/£m. This progress aligns with interim targets, including a 50% reduction by 2030.

This work by Hackney Pension Fund relates to climate scenario analysis, a method used to assess the potential impact of different future climate conditions on investments. The fund aims for a 2°C portfolio by 2030 and a 1.5°C goal for 2040, reflecting its commitment to tackling climate change within its investment portfolio.

Key facts

  1. Hackney Pension Fund set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Source
  2. The fund's TCFD report as of March 2026 noted a 29.4% reduction in its scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint since March 2023. Source
  3. The carbon footprint decreased from 54.4 Emissions/£m in March 2023 to 38.4 Emissions/£m in March 2026. Source
  4. Interim targets include a 50% reduction in carbon footprint by 2030. Source
  5. The fund aims for a 2°C portfolio by 2030 and a 1.5°C goal for 2040. Source
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