Responsible Investment (RI)
Councils are focusing on responsible investment training and adapting pension fund strategies to 'Fit for the Future' reforms.
Hackney Council's Pensions Committee received training and updates on responsible investment, an approach considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, and stewardship in July 2026. This discussion took place as councils, including Enfield and Redbridge, continue to address the implications of the "Fit for the Future" reforms for pension fund management.
The "Fit for the Future" legislation, which mandates administering authorities to transition assets to chosen pools, is driving changes in pension fund strategies. Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund approved an Investment Management Agreement in March 2026, completing the transition of its remaining assets to the London Collective Investment Vehicle pool by March 31, 2026, as required by these reforms. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to specifically discuss responsible investment.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund approved the London CIV Investment Management Agreement in March 2026. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund was on track to transition all remaining assets to the London CIV pool by March 31, 2026. Source
- The 'Fit for the Future' legislation mandates administering authorities to transition all remaining assets to their chosen pool by March 31, 2026. Source
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