Right now, we're seeing unprecedented attacks on environmental protections. With the federal government failing to address the climate crisis, major investors must step up by investing in climate solutions and holding polluting companies accountable.
Public pension funds manage the retirement savings of millions of workers, including teachers, firefighters, and nurses. Climate change is already driving extreme weather and rising costs -- putting the economy and people's retirement savings at risk. To protect workers' savings, public pensions need to take concrete steps that help companies cut emissions and build a more resilient economy.
The good news? Pensions can -- and some already have -- invest in critical climate solutions like clean energy and climate-resilient infrastructure. But a new Sierra Club scorecard shows that most major U.S. public pensions' climate strategies are falling short. Many lack clear goals or meaningful indicators of progress. [1]
As some of the largest investors in the U.S., public pensions have both the power and the responsibility to support climate actions that help protect workers' retirements. They need to know that you and many others are demanding better.
Add your name to urge public pension leaders to strengthen action on climate-solutions investing to protect retirement savings and support a sustainable future.
Be sure to add a short personal note about why this issue matters to you. That makes your letter much more likely to be read and considered!
1. "The Climate Solutions Gap," Sierra Club, January 2026.