As the demand for carbon neutrality by 2050 intensifies, pension funds face increasing pressure to align their portfolios with net-zero goals while safeguarding the long-term financial stability of their beneficiaries. However, many institutional investors may hold misconceptions regarding the implementation and impact of these strategies on performance. Northern Trust Asset Management's Valeria Dynershtein, Director of Sustainable Investing Client Engagement, EMEA, leads an exclusive discussion on the findings from recent research. Learn how pension funds can achieve alignment with their net-zero commitments while continuing to meet fiduciary duties and deliver sustainable, risk-adjusted returns for the future. Key topics include:

• Real-world applications of climate criteria in the context of a global equity portfolio
• The role of forward-looking transition measures in a holistic climate solution
• The importance of a strong risk management process in net zero solutions