NEST Investment Approach marks a Significant Milestone for Responsible Investment in the UK, says UKSIF

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PE 25th March 2011

UKSIF, the sustainable investment and finance association, has welcomed the responsible investment focus within the Statement of Investment Principles published today by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

Penny Shepherd MBE, UKSIF chief executive, said: “This is a significant milestone for responsible investment in the UK. We believe that NEST will act as a benchmark for responsible investment practices by UK pension funds. All modern pension funds should aim to follow NEST’s example and develop a robust and forward looking approach to what is now a mainstream issue.”

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