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Lothian Pension Fund

Lothian Pension Fund, often referred to as LPF, is a prominent pension fund based in Edinburgh, GB. Established in 1994, it has grown to serve a diverse range of clients across the Lothian region, focusing on providing secure retirement benefits to its members. Operating within the financial services industry, LPF is dedicated to managing pension assets and delivering sustainable investment solutions. Its core offerings include a variety of pension schemes and investment strategies, distinguished by a commitment to responsible investing and long-term growth. With a strong market position, Lothian Pension Fund has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions. This dedication to sustainability sets LPF apart in the competitive landscape of pension fund management.

DitchCarbon Score

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Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lothian Pension Fund's score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lothian Pension Fund's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Lothian Pension Fund reported its carbon emissions data, although specific absolute emissions figures were not disclosed. The fund has not provided detailed information on Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor has it set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Over the years, the fund's emissions intensity, measured in terms of Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (WACI) for all equities and corporate bonds, has shown a gradual decrease from approximately 0.3252 in 2019 to about 0.266 in 2022. This trend indicates a commitment to reducing carbon emissions relative to revenue, although no formal reduction targets or climate pledges have been established. Lothian Pension Fund's approach reflects a growing awareness of climate-related financial risks and the importance of sustainable investment practices, aligning with broader industry trends towards transparency and accountability in carbon emissions management.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lothian Pension Fund's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lothian Pension Fund is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lothian Pension Fund is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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