Switzerland witnesses increase in pension funds decarbonizing portfolios

According to Climate Alliance, a coalition of civil society organizations, the proportion of Swiss pension funds committed to decarbonizing their investment portfolios has risen from 25% in March 2022 to 36% in March 2024. This shift reflects a growing recognition of the importance of aligning investment strategies with climate goals.

Notably, one third of pension assets, amounting to CHF 1.4 trillion (€1.5 trillion), are now invested in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. However, Climate Alliance highlights a lack of clarity regarding pension schemes genuinely driving impactful change in society and the economy.