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The energy transition isn’t a distant goal — it’s a present-day financial imperative. In a new paper authored by USS Investment Management Limited, with support from Transition Risk Exeter (Trex), we make the case for stronger action from governments, improved management of climate risks and opportunities from asset owners, and a more collaborative approach to managing these challenges.

We recently responded to DWP’s Climate Investment and Reporting Consultation which sought views on additional requirements and metrics for climate reporting.

Find out what happens to your pension once you’ve left but haven’t retired

The Lump Sum Allowance (LSA) is the limit on the total amount of certain tax-free lump sums that you will be able to receive before marginal rate taxation applies. The limit is £268,275 but may be higher if you have a former Lifetime Allowance (LTA) protection.

You make contributions to USS which are tax-free. These contributions are used to build up your pension savings. The Annual Allowance (AA) is the maximum amount of pension savings you can build up each year before you get a tax charge.

Get things up and running. Here are a few things you can start doing to make sure you're getting the most out of your pension with us.

All members can build an Investment Builder pot. If you earn above the salary threshold, you’ll start saving into it automatically. Or, if you make additional contributions or transfer in other pension savings, you’ll also save into it.

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