LGPS Central gets top marks as RI leader

LGPS Central has secured top spot in the Responsible Asset Allocator Initiative Awards, having been rated as a leader in the 2021 Responsible Asset Allocator Initiative (RAAI) Index.

The pool received not only top marks, but a perfect score of 100%, a considerable improvement on its 2019-2020 score of 80%.

“This is a tribute to not only our commitment to investing responsibly, but also our commitment to communicating with stakeholders in a clear and transparent way,” Patrick O’Hara, director of responsible investment & engagement at LGPS Central.

“Collaboration is core to our approach to responsible investment, we recognise that we can achieve more together. We are very pleased to be part of the illustrious list of investors who achieved a perfect score, and this is testament to the level of commitment to responsible investment shown across the entire business and across our pool of partners’ funds.

“We have set a high bar for ourselves and are determined to innovate, improve and increase our impact and influence.”