With the pensions review bringing focus to investments in the UK, we are proud to showcase the amazing work we are already doing in this area in our first-ever Investing in the UK Report.
As an open, defined-benefit scheme, we have a very long-term investment horizon, and therefore consider long-term sustainability issues as financially material to the scheme. This has led to WPF making several investments in portfolios which have the goal of earning superior risk adjusted returns by investing in assets that deliver positive social and/or environmental impacts. As a Fund 27% our investments are based in the UK, and are delivering positive impacts close to home!
Across the entire LGPS, we see a fantastic commitment to achieving great outcomes for members and employers, while supporting the UK economy through renewable infrastructure, social outcomes, and innovation in business. Our investments are contributing to better outcomes for the UK as a whole.
Did you know our investments contribute in the following ways?
- Investment in UK life sciences
- Driving the transition to sustainable energy
- Creating new jobs and supporting growing businesses
- New community areas and sports facilities
- Providing solutions to help deliver positive social and environmental impact
- Supporting UK food production
We hope that you enjoy the report!
2024 Investing in the UK Report (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
Throughout this report we have showcased a wide range of different investments across the UK, covering affordable housing, property, healthcare, life sciences, private companies and start-ups, solar energy and infrastructure assets. As well as providing the risk/return characteristics that we need to deliver our objectives as part of our overall strategy, these investments are also delivering significant positive social and environmental impact in the UK,helping to ensure better outcomes for both people and the planet.
We would like to thank our investment managers and our incredible team for supporting our enquiries in writing this report.
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