Pillar 3 of the London CIV's responsible investment framework
Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently discussing calls to adopt Pillar 3 of the London CIV's responsible investment framework to address ethical concerns in its pension fund investments.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's pension fund investments are under scrutiny following a Full Council meeting in October 2026, where public speakers urged the council to adopt Pillar 3 of the London CIV's responsible investment framework. This call came amid concerns over holdings in companies linked to alleged violations of international law and settlement activity in the West Bank.
Pillar 3 is a component of the London CIV's responsible investment framework, designed to incorporate ethical or socially responsible investing criteria. Public speakers argued that pension funds could consider non-financial factors, such as those related to human rights, without significant financial risk if Pillar 3 were adopted.
Key facts
- At a Full Council meeting in October 2026, public speakers urged Kensington and Chelsea Council to adopt Pillar 3 of the London CIV's responsible investment framework. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's pension fund investments are under scrutiny for holdings in companies linked to West Bank settlement activity. Source
- The Trades Union Congress recently supported divestment from companies complicit in Israel's actions. Source
- A public speaker stated that pension funds may consider non-financial factors if Pillar 3 is adopted and carries no significant financial risk. Source
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