Lord Adair Turner: Net zero transition promises 'attractive' returns for pension funds

James Phillips
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Crossbench peer and chair of the Energy Transitions Commission tells pensions conference net zero infrastructure investments can offer better returns than gilts

The switch to a net zero economy provides the opportunity for attractive returns for pension funds, even if they are "not shoot the lights out returns", according to influential businessman and economist...

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