How Important Is It?
88% of members told us that responsible investment is important to them.
Climate Change Matters
61% of members said they expect SYPA to focus on climate change alongside financial returns as part of our investment strategy.
What Members Expect
You told us what you want to see from us:
- 90% want clear, transparent communication about how their pension is invested
- 80% want regular updates on the impact of responsible investment
- 72% want to be able to provide feedback on our approach
Profit vs. Principles
39% of members believe that financial returns and responsible investing are equally important, while another 29% felt one is only slightly more important than the other.
✅ The Right Investments
You were clear on what kinds of investments you support:
- 88% support ethical technology companies
- 87% support renewable energy
- 82% support social housing and community infrastructure
- 82% support companies transitioning to greener practices
❌ The Deal-Breakers
You also identified what you don’t want us to invest in:
- Companies with poor labour practices (88%)
- Tobacco producers (80%)
- Companies linked to deforestation (79%)
What’s Next?
We're encouraged to see how closely your views align with our investment values. Here's what we'll be doing next:
- Staying the course: Your feedback supports our current investment direction, so we’ll keep building on what’s working.
- Reviewing our strategy: We’ll use your input to help shape the review of SYPA’s overall investment strategy over the coming months.
- Updating our policies: Your views will help inform our next Responsible Investment Policy, due in March 2026.
- Improving our communication: We’ll integrate your feedback into how we communicate with you in the future.
- Reaching younger members: We’ll put more focus on helping younger members connect with their pension and understand its value.
Thank you again to everyone who took part – your views help shape our future.
Stay tuned as we continue to put your feedback into action.