Church of England Pension Board

InFocus

Why taking care of business means taking care of nature first

As universal owners, pension funds can’t diversify away from the risk that biodiversity loss poses to the companies they invest in. A global, co-ordinated effort to push for better policy settings is underway, and a growing number of investors are recognising that halting and reversing biodiversity loss is an issue that demands immediate

Simon HoyleJanuary 6, 2025

Sustainability Cambridge - April 2022

Investors coalesce around biodiversity to halt loss

Investors are coming together to push investee companies to act on biodiversity in the same way that they have collaborated to put pressure on the biggest polluters to reduce their emissions.

Sarah RundellApril 28, 2022

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2021

Portfolio alignment metrics: Investor scepticism

Portfolio alignment is a hot topic and key area of focus for the TCFD and COP26 private finance team. But what is it really telling us and how will it influence investment decisions?

Sarah RundellSeptember 16, 2021

Asset Allocation

UK’s CEPB favours private markets

The UK’s £2 billion Church of England Pension Board, the pension fund for church clergy has changed strategy, slashing its equity portfolio in favour of private markets in a bid to seek stronger returns, income and a shelter from equity volatility.

Sarah RundellMarch 19, 2019