Treasury’s Commitment to Sustainable Investing Treasury recognizes the importance of taking action to understand and navigate investments risks related to the global climate crisis to help deliver sustainable long-term returns for our beneficiaires.
Treasury's Net Zero Plan Designed with our obligation to produce sustainable investment returns for beneficiaries first, Treasury’s Net Zero Plan aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions within the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund by no later than 2050. Read the plan today to learn more about Treasury’s commitment and what’s next. Read the Plan
Moving forward Oregon State Treasury is working to continuously improve our evaluation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks as we make investment decisions. At the same time, we’re trying to expand and standardize the periodic reporting of ESG and associated risk factors so that Treasury staff, investment partners, and beneficiaries receive consistent, uniformed updates related to investments under Treasury’s management. Treasury is leading efforts to: Support the transition of OPERF to a net-zero carbon emission portfolio by no later than 2050. Set baseline emissions measurement and interim targets for managing climate risks and identifying opportunities for expanded investments in low-carbon solutions. Create methodologies and frameworks to measure progress on meeting interim targets and timelines for review of investments in carbon intensive activities like thermal coal, tar sands, and fracked natural gas. Provide recommendations for appropriate transparency and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate progress.