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Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited – the Trustee of the UK’s largest private pension scheme by way of assets today announces the appointment of Alain Kerneis as a new trustee director.

An archive of information from the 2017 valuation.

As part of our drive to go net zero, from 1 April 2022 we’ll be measuring this fund against a new carbon reducing benchmark. This change will affect over £5bn of assets under our management, including the Global Equity Fund and the Default Lifestyle Option and should initially reduce emissions intensity* compared to the broad equity market by at least 30%. Each year after it should further decrease carbon intensity by 7%.

Every three years, the Trustee must make judgements about how various expectations and risks will play out over the long-term and the short-term that could influence the scheme’s ability to pay members’ benefits. It must also review whether recent experience has met with previous expectations, and respond accordingly.

Climate scenario analysis is a vital tool to help us assess the financial risks we face as investors under various future climate outcomes. We’ve worked with the University of Exeter to develop four new climate scenarios that are more useful for our investment decision-making.

Even if you’re only here for a short while, it’s still important to save for your future to make sure you achieve the future lifestyle you want. You’ll build up more than just a pension too – have a look at what you’ll get as a member to see a full list of benefits.

As an employer, you are responsible for your financial commitment to the Scheme, and in particular how and when a specific payment - called “employer debt” - may be triggered. These are also sometimes called ‘section 75 debts’ or ‘buy-out debts’.

The USS Investment Management Limited (USSIM) board is supported by six executives, bringing a wealth of experience to USSIM.