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Southwark Council Climate Action Plan

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Southwark Council recently adopted a new plan focusing on environmental sustainability, while its pension fund's carbon footprint is being updated.

Southwark Council's Council Assembly adopted a new joint administration plan in September 2026, which includes a focus on environmental sustainability, building on the Southwark Council Climate Action Plan adopted in July 2021 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This follows discussions by the Pensions Advisory Panel in September 2026 regarding responsible investment initiatives for the Southwark Pension Fund.

The council's commitment to reducing its environmental impact also saw its Pensions Advisory Panel scheduled to update the carbon footprint of its pension fund in September 2025. This update was part of ongoing efforts towards responsible investment and considering environmental, social, and governance factors.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council was set to update its pension fund's carbon footprint in September 2025. Source
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