About this episode
David Russell discusses the role of pension funds in climate action and the importance of collaboration for managing transition risks.
Recorded live at Pensions UK 2025, Mary Spencer and David Fairs speak to David Russell from the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) about how pension funds can turn climate disclosure into meaningful action. David explains how TPI evolved from its Paris Agreement roots and why real progress depends on collaboration between asset owners, managers and policymakers. He also shares his perspective on managing transition risk, why adaptation can no longer be ignored, and how smaller funds can engage effectively through partnerships.
People in this episode
Host: Mary Spencer
Guest: David Russell
Topics covered
- pensions
- climate disclosure
- transition risk
- collaboration
- asset management
Keywords
- pensions
- climate action
- Transition Pathway Initiative
- asset owners
- policymakers
- transition risk
- adaptation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Transition Pathway Initiative, Pensions UK 2025, Paris Agreement
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