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Researching member views on Aerospace & Defence

6 May 2025

As agreed in its Committee meeting of 28 March 2025, the Avon Pension Fund will survey members on Aerospace & Defence investments.

We will work with an independent research organisation to ensure expert guidance and best practice in research methods.

Could you represent members on our Pension Board?

10 April 2025

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from our membership to serve as member representatives on the Board. You'll amplify the voices of Fund members, offering informed advice and guidance alongside a diverse group.

Avon Pension Fund commits £50m to fund investment in local businesses

20 March 2025

We’re pleased to announce a £50m investment in local businesses, supporting regional growth.

This investment represents the third in our local impact strategy, with significant progress already made in the areas of green energy and affordable housing.

We’re responsible investors

8 November 2024

Our 2024 Responsible Investment Report highlights the investment risks and opportunities the Fund faces. These include climate change, human rights and biodiversity.

This year we examine the investment case for solar energy, positive impact via affordable housing investments and a forward look on natural capital investing.

We outline our focus areas for 2025 to ensure we meet our environmental, social, and financial priorities.

Our approach to investment

24 May 2024

Our 2024 strategy includes a commitment to local impact investments, an approach embodied in our recent collaborative investment in south-west solar farms. Find out more in the case study, including where we plan to invest next for local impact.

As committed responsible investors for over 20 years, our strategy covers our approach to responsible investing. You can also read about our approach to reaching net zero by 2045.

Six pension funds invest £230 million in solar power

26 January 2024

The new investment forms part of the largest operational solar deal ever transacted in the UK. It involves the Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire LGPS Funds, who share a strong commitment to tackling climate change. The collaborative investment in south-west solar will generate around 196MW, enough to power nearly 70,000 homes.

Avon Pension Fund sets 2045 net zero goal

9 January 2024

Avon Pension Fund has announced an ambitious new goal to be net zero across all its investments by 2045. The latest move builds on significant work already completed by the Fund to maximise the real-world impact of its £5.4 billion investment portfolio.