Voting Policy
Hackney Council's Pensions Committee adopted a new Voting Policy to enhance responsible investment practices.
Hackney Council's Pensions Committee adopted a new Voting Policy on January 21, 2026, to enhance responsible investment practices and align the pension fund's investments with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The policy's implementation will be overseen by the Group Director Finance & Corporate Resources in collaboration with the committee's Chair and Vice Chair.
This new policy follows the Pension Fund's earlier commitment, made on July 29, 2025, to intensify its focus on climate change by targeting companies with high carbon emissions. This move was part of a broader strategy to incorporate climate and sustainability objectives into the fund's investment decisions.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Pensions Committee adopted a new Voting Policy on January 21, 2026. Source
- The policy aims to enhance responsible investment practices and align investments with ESG principles. Source
- The Group Director Finance & Corporate Resources, Chair, and Vice Chair will oversee the policy's implementation. Source
- Hackney Council's Pension Fund agreed to follow up with high-emitting companies on July 29, 2025. Source
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