Lewisham Council is inviting members of its pension fund to take part in a new survey on responsible investment, helping guide the council’s investment decisions.
The survey is open to current contributors, former contributors who are not yet drawing a pension, and those already receiving payments.
The Pensions Investment Committee, made up of elected councillors, is responsible for managing the fund to ensure pensions are paid in line with legislation.
The survey seeks members’ views on how the fund should consider issues such as climate change, human rights, and good governance in its investment strategy.
Cllr Sian Eiles, chair of the Pensions Investment Committee, said: ‘Pensions investment is a very complex topic, but we know many people have views and would like to help shape the investment decisions we make on behalf of members. In recent months we’ve heard very clearly from local campaigners – including pensions fund members – about their views and we’ve taken action to ensure our investments align with our existing approach to responsible investment.
‘We’re committed to being transparent about these important decisions and really want to hear what matters most to members. I hope members will take the time to share their views via the survey. We will then seek independent advice on our next steps, to ensure recommendations reflect those views.’
