What we do
FairPensions is the UK’s only charity devoted to campaigning for Responsible Investment in the pensions industry. Our work is based on evidence that investors who consider human rights, business ethics and the environment in their policies are not only doing what’s morally right, but what’s financially prudent. FairPensions was launched in 2005 and has rapidly gained respect and a track record of success, with our campaigning leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the case for Responsible Investment.
Overview of our Work
CampaignsWe push for specific improvements in corporate environmental and human rights behaviour by working with investors and individual pension fund managers to lobby the corporations in which they hold shares. Our new campaign on Tar Sands and Climate Change may be the most significant capital markets campaign ever mounted in the UK, driven by concern for the environmental and human rights impacts of tar sands developments. |
LobbyingWe lobby government and industry bodies to put initiatives into public policy to encourage responsible investor behaviour. For example, since 2008 we’ve had extensive input into the investment strategy of the government’s new Personal Accounts scheme, which will provide pensions to millions of people in the UK and soon become a major shareholder. Following our lobbying, the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority is now considering a Responsible Investment approach. |
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Working with NGOs and UnionsOur work often involves co-operative campaigns with other charities and unions, increasing the power and reach of our efforts. To date we’ve teamed up with Oxfam and CAFOD to achieve success in our pharmaceuticals and mining campaigns. We are now building alliances with a number of charities and unions to tackle climate change through investor pressure. |
Information & Research
We provide valuable analysis, tools and insight to the media, individuals, government, industry bodies and investment specialists. Our regular surveys of the Responsibe Investment strategies of the UK’s top pension funds and fund managers have become a respected industry benchmark, as well as a tool for change. |
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Investor DialogueWe work with the trustees and managers of the UK’s top pension funds and have successfully persuaded a number of them to use their shareholder power to influence corporate behaviour. |
Empowering IndividualsWe empower individual investors and pension fund trustees to take action through education and online campaign tools. Want a quick and easy way to take action as an investor? |