Local government pension schemes and LGPS pools surveyed by MandateWire in the third quarter of 2024 focused on alternative portfolios, in part due to the UK government’s push to encourage the LGPS to provide UK private market funding.

As investor attention shifts from carbon emissions to biodiversity, asset owners are advised to consider the investment opportunities in natural capital. Companies that support resource efficiency, zero waste and the circular economy are hailed as attractive investments that both protect the earth’s natural resources and deliver strong returns.