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📊🌍 NEW @sierraclub.org report:
Public pensions have a responsibility to manage long-term financial risks. That means examining whether capital allocation decisions reinforce the activities that create systemic climate risk.

Our new report examines just that: www.sierraclub.org/fossil-fuel-...
Fossil Fuel Bonds in U.S. Public Pension Funds
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September 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
And, once again, the Trump administration continues its efforts to rollback investors' access to decision-useful #climate disclosures. Full press release 👇
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
May 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Some pensions argue they can't adopt climate strategies, but action by peers shows that steering $$ toward investments that advance decarbonization and climate resilience is feasible, financially prudent & fully aligned with fiduciary duty. Read on👇
www.esgdive.com/news/are-us-...
Are US public pensions investing in real climate solutions?
Sierra Club analysis reveals most public pensions are failing to pursue investments in climate solutions needed to protect millions of workers’ retirement savings.
www.esgdive.com
April 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
☕ New blog: Key takeaways from @sierraclub.org's report on pension investments in #climate solutions.

Out of time for the full report? This 5-minute read breaks down what’s working and where pensions can strengthen their climate risk strategies.

Read here 👇
www.sierraclub.org/articles/202...
Key Takeaways from Sierra Club Report on Climate-Solutions Investing Strategies for U.S. Public Pensions
Climate-solutions investments are critical to managing climate risk and protecting the retirement savings of millions of public-sector workers
www.sierraclub.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
📊🌍 NEW Sierra Club report: How are U.S. public pensions managing climate risk through their investments—and are they directing capital to credible #climate solutions? This thread breaks down the key findings. 🧵👇
Read: www.sierraclub.org/reports/sust...
The Climate Solutions Gap: An Assessment of U.S. Public Pensions’ Investment Strategies
www.sierraclub.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM
In what is clearly a politically-motivated move by the #climate deniers in office, US banking regulators withdrew guidance that would help big banks manage climate-related risks and protect the #economy. @sierraclub.org's statement: www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
October 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚨 BIG NEWS: Sierra Club has released new guidance for financial institutions on what constitutes credible investments in #climate solutions.

To protect savings, investments must cut emissions, support workers, protect nature & build resilient communities.

www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
Sierra Club Publishes New Guidance for Financial Institutions on Credible Investments in Climate Solutions
Principles urge major investors like public pensions to direct capital toward real-world decarbonization, community resilience, and green jobs
www.sierraclub.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
New op-ed: SBTi’s new Financial Institution Net-Zero Standard challenges finance on its climate pledges: credible net-zero means reallocating capital. Will global finance rise to the occasion?

👉 www.sustainableviews.com/sbti-challen...

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SBTi challenges finance to prove its climate commitments are credible
Jessye Waxman is a campaign adviser for the Sierra Club’s sustainable finance campaign The choices made by financial institutions will determine whether the energy transition succeeds or stalls
www.sustainableviews.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Corporate standard setter @sciencebasedtargets.org released its final net zero standard for financial institutions. Press release followed by a quick rundown of major highlights / lowlights
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
Corporate Climate Group SBTi Published Final Standards for Financial Institutions to Achieve Net Zero
Rules require financial institutions to adopt fossil fuel transition policy
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July 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
➡️ New op-ed: Retirement security doesn’t stop at savings—it’s about the world we retire into. We need to increase investments that build a clean & equitable future. BlackRock, public pensions, & peers must do more to help us #retire with dignity. #climatechange

www.commondreams.org/opinion/reti...
Why Save for Retirement If You'll Be Living in a Climate Hellscape? | Common Dreams
Only by making investments in climate resilience and clean energy can asset managers like BlackRock truly protect the retirement savings of everyday Americans.
www.commondreams.org
July 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM