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Launching our first local impact report

23 October 2025

We’re pleased to release our first local impact report. It shows the positive social and environmental impact Avon Pension Fund has had since it started investing locally in 2024.

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Avon Pension Fund is changing who manages its investments

13 October 2025

Avon Pension Fund has decided to join a group called Local Pension Partnership Investments (LPPI). This is referred to as a pension pool. 

Nothing changes for your LGPS pension, which remains secure and protected by government. 

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Publication of member survey results on Aerospace and Defence investments

9 October 2025

We’ve published results from a recent member survey which sought views on whether the Fund should continue or cease investing in Aerospace & Defence companies. The survey was conducted online with members between 4 - 22 September 2025. 

Our new £50 million commitment to local renewable infrastructure

13 October 2023

In the latest step towards achieving our net zero goals, we’ve committed £50 million to a new renewables fund. The fund has been created specifically for a consortium of LGPS funds belonging to the Brunel Pension Partnership.

Avon Pension Fund moves £700m into climate-focused investments

5 June 2023

We've worked with our asset manager to move over £700 million of equity investments into an innovative, Paris-aligned funding solution.

Our climate-focused investments are in the news

15 February 2023

Looking after our investments so we can pay all pensions in full, while working towards our net zero 2050 goal, are essential priorities for Avon Pension Fund. As we make good progress on reducing our investment portfolio’s carbon emissions, our innovative investment strategy has hit the news.

Unison ShareAction report on responsible investing in the LGPS

21 May 2019

All LGPS funds are required to publish an Investment Strategy Statement. This statement explains the Fund's investment strategy, how it manages all relevant investment risks and how it carries out its stewardship responsibilities. Unison commissioned a report to review and analyse the statements which can be accessed below. The report highlights the proactive strategy the Avon Pension Fund has for responsible investing.

Transition to Low Carbon Investments

18 March 2019

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