Voting for the Future Report: In the Headlines

Our latest report, Voting for the Future, has generated widespread media attention, with six major publications analyzing its findings. Below is a summary of the coverage and highlights.

Responsible Investor – March 6, 2025

UK and German pension funds lag on voting transparency, study finds – Author: Dominic Webb

Dominic Webb at Responsible Investor examined how UK and German pension funds compare in terms of voting transparency. The report found that both lag behind other European peers in disclosing how they vote on shareholder resolutions, with transparency gaps raising concerns about accountability.

Net Zero Investor – March 7, 2025

European pension funds diverge on climate voting – Author: Thomas Helm

Thomas Helm at Net Zero Investor explored how European pension funds vary significantly in their climate-related voting behavior. The article highlights discrepancies between funds that actively support climate resolutions and those that consistently abstain or vote against them.

edie – March 10, 2025

Proxy voting: UK pension funds lag behind European counterparts in ESG support – Author: Sidhi Mittal

Sidhi Mittal at edie reported on how UK pension funds show weaker support for ESG-related shareholder resolutions compared to their European counterparts. The article stresses the need for UK pension schemes to strengthen their engagement strategies to align with sustainability goals.

IPE – March 12, 2025

UK pension funds least likely to support sustainability proposals – Author: Sophie Robinson-Tillett

Sophie Robinson-Tillett at IPE analyzed our report’s findings on UK pension funds’ proxy voting records. The data showed that UK-based schemes are among the least likely to back sustainability-focused shareholder proposals, raising questions about their commitment to ESG integration.

European Pensions – March 13, 2025

German pension funds carrying significant transparency shortfall, says Rezonanz – Author: Pete Carvill

Pete Carvill at European Pensions focused on the lack of voting transparency among German pension funds. The article highlights that none of the largest German pension funds examined in the report fully disclose their proxy voting records, making it difficult to assess their stewardship efforts.

Pensioen Pro – March 14, 2025

Nederlandse en Zweedse fondsen steunen vaakst ESG-resoluties – Author: Tjibbe Hoekstra

Tjibbe Hoekstra at Pensioen Pro covered how Dutch and Swedish pension funds lead in supporting ESG resolutions. According to our findings, pension funds in these countries show the highest levels of backing for sustainability proposals, setting a benchmark for responsible investment.

The media response to Voting for the Future underscores the importance of transparency and active stewardship in pension fund voting behavior. We appreciate the coverage and look forward to contributing to continued discussions on how institutional investors can drive sustainable change.