Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement
Lewisham Pension Fund is reviewing its Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement to include screening for war crimes and human rights violations.
The Lewisham Pension Fund is updating its Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement to screen companies and sovereign issuers involved in war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, or serious human rights violations. This policy update follows a decision by the Lewisham Pensions Committee to review and potentially amend the statement, partly in response to international conflicts and sanctions, and a member survey from December.
The committee's move specifically addresses issues related to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, as highlighted by recent international conflicts. The Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement outlines an organisation's ethical and sustainable investment principles, guiding how the fund invests its assets.
Key facts
- Lewisham Pension Fund is set to screen companies and sovereign issuers involved in war crimes or serious human rights violations. Source
- This policy update follows a decision by the Lewisham Pensions Committee to review and potentially amend the Fund's statement. Source
- The committee's move responds to international conflicts and sanctions, particularly those related to Israeli settlements. Source
- A member survey conducted in December also contributed to the committee's decision. Source
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