ANALYSIS: New climate report shows OTPP is listening to teachers- but there’s much more to do
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada’s third largest pension, committed in January to net-zero emissions by 2050, and in September set interim targets for getting there, but it wasn’t until this week that the OTPP disclosed crucial details on how exactly it plans to achieve its goals. Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health breaks down the highlights and examines what still needs to be done.
Statement on the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s new emissions intensity reduction targets
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s (OTTP) announcement of near-term emissions intensity reduction targets is a very welcome step to ensure the retirement savings of Ontario teachers are being invested in a safe climate future. It’s the strongest climate commitment we’ve seen yet from a Canadian pension fund.