serious violations of human rights
Lewisham Pension Fund is set to screen companies for serious human rights violations following a committee decision.
The Lewisham Pension Fund is set to screen companies and sovereign issuers for serious violations of human rights, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. This follows a decision by the Lewisham Pensions Committee in October 2026 to review and potentially amend the Fund's Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement.
The committee's decision was made in response to recent international conflicts and sanctions, particularly those related to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. A member survey conducted in December also contributed to the policy update.
Key facts
- The Lewisham Pension Fund is set to screen companies for serious violations of human rights, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. Source
- The Lewisham Pensions Committee decided in October 2026 to review and potentially amend its Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement. Source
- The committee's decision responds to recent international conflicts and sanctions. Source
- A member survey conducted in December contributed to the policy update. Source
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