Why ESG retirement plans could get employees to save more for the future

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 4 Min Read

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Employees want to lead life — at work and beyond — on their own terms, and that’s influencing how they’re investing in their retirement funds. 

Eighty-seven percent of retirement plan participants want their investments to be aligned with their values, according to Schroder’s 2022 Retirement Survey. That’s leading the majority of employees (74%) to seek out investment options that follow environmental, social and governance goals. Those employees would also contribute more if offered an ESG option. 

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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