Old and smug

Your pension may be buying more than you think. While growing a nest egg for your retirement, it could also be paying for environmental destruction, illegal arms sales or unfair labour practices.

Through our pensions we own over 16% of UK quoted companies. This adds up to £230 billion in stocks. That’s a powerful voice for change if we work together to use it.

Ethical and environmentally responsible pensions are now a real option. Several pension providers have recently launched ethical funds, and many more are expected as a result of new government regulations. Put pressure on your company to ensure their pension scheme is ethical and representative of your morals, not theirs!

To find out more go to: www.fairpensions.org.uk

• FOE -ethical pension funds

• www.tiscali.co.uk Top pension funds coy on ethical stance

• www.ethicalinvestment.org.uk -pension funds