Japan’s $1.7 Trillion Pension Fund Unveils Comprehensive ESG Investment Strategy for Long-Term Returns
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), managing a colossal $1.7 trillion, has announced a new ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investment strategy aimed at enhancing long-term pension portfolio performance. The move underscores GPIF’s commitment to prioritizing sustainability-focused investments, incorporating ESG and impact considerations across its entire portfolio.
As a “universal owner” and “cross-generational investor,” GPIF believes that reducing the negative impacts of sustainability-related issues on capital markets is essential for securing long-term investment returns and maintaining market stability. The fund emphasizes that investments proactively addressing…
