Just transition

Pension funds highlighted the importance of investing in the just transition as part of a holistic approach to risk, and talked about some of the challenges and complexities they are facing.

Asset owners, industry experts and market practitioners came together at last week’s Impact Investor Forum to share their experiences and talk about the obstacles they face when navigating a just transition.

Kieron Boyle, CEO of the Impact Investing Institute, talks to Paula Garrido about the Just Transition Criteria, a practical tool aimed at guiding investors on incorporating just transition principles into their investment strategies.

For pension funds and other institutional investors, the concept of a just transition is becoming increasingly important. While there are plenty of challenges ahead, there are also opportunities to make a real difference.

Backed by the UN Environment Programme Finance Institute, the framework offers investors metrics on how to assess the impacts of investing in climate adaptation and resilience.