- Industriens Pension has joined The Labour Rights Investor Network, where large investors around the world use their influence to strengthen labour rights in global value chains.

Industriens Pension said it is looking to strengthen its efforts to promote decent working conditions in companies all over the world, with the network set to give the fund a better opportunity to influence companies on critical issues of working conditions, freedom of association and safety in the workplace, together with other investors. Commenting on the news, Industriens Pension head of responsible investments and sustainable development, Ann-Louise Winther, said: "Active ownership in cooperation with other investors is a cornerstone of our approach to responsible investments. With membership in the Labour Rights Investor Network, we will have a better opportunity to cooperate with others to improve workers' rights in the companies we invest in - especially in industries and countries where the risk of violations is high."


- Vertias has launched a new electronic earnings-related pension card, in addition to the traditional plastic card.

The earnings-related pension card is designed to enable beneficiaries to prove that they are retired and entitles them to pensioner discounts in companies that offer such. The card is granted to people who receive an old-age pension, full disability pension or an earnings-related pension.In addition to this, Veritas has launched a free program for 2025–2026 for work ability managers. The program offers the opportunity to discuss with others who work in multicultural work environments as well as concrete tools and expert guidance for work ability managers.


- Lærernes Pension has purchased the gold-certified housing project, Lindgrens Hus, in the new Copenhagen district Bellakvarter in Ørestaden.

Over 200 new homes are being added to the Danish property portfolio through the "major" acquisition in Ørestad, which comprises approx. 17,400 sq m. of housing and approx. 4,800 sq m. of commercial space. The building was developed by Solstra Development on behalf of Bellakvarter P/S, a company owned by the Danish pension funds Sampension with 66 per cent and AkademikerPension with 33 per cent. Commenting on the investment, Lærernes Pension head of Danske Ejendomme, Jakob Folkenberg Eriksen, said: "It is an attractive location and a well-run property that we are now including in the portfolio, and it is the first time that we have not built a property ourselves from scratch, but instead purchased an existing building, and the match here is just right for us. We will do more of that in the future, as we focus on significant growth in our Danish property investments."


- Hellebæk Klædefabrik, a project backed by pension companies Velliv and PensionDanmark, has become the first renovation project in Denmark to achieve DGNB Platinum.

The historic renovation project combines historical settings with low climate impact, social focus and high quality. PensionDanmark Ejendomme.
Recycling and geothermal energy head of urban development, Stig Ammitzbøll Jørgensen, highlighted the certification as evidence that pension funds as investors can create solutions that ensure solid, long-term returns for our members' savings and at the same time reduce the climate impact. "It is important to us that our investments create value both financially and for the people who will live and work there," Jørgensen added.


- Skandia has invested 250 million in the City of Helsingborg's sustainability-linked bonds, with a particular focus on reducing youth unemployment.

This investment combines social initiatives with societal benefit, while Skandia's pension capital is safely invested at a market-based return. Commenting on the investment, Skandia head of fixed income and currency management, Alexander Onica, said: "By issuing a social bond with a special focus on reducing youth unemployment, Helsingborg is taking another step towards creating more opportunities for young people. This investment reflects our ambition to combine stable and long-term good returns with responsible risk management, while taking a leading role in the work for more sustainable social development."


- Insurance and Pension Denmark (I&P Denmark) has launched a new film, focusing on the industry's historical and future importance for the welfare society.

The film aims to clarify how the insurance and pensions industry continues to take responsibility and invest in a sustainable future for future generations.
"Security and prosperity are the foundation of the good life and of our welfare society," I&P Denmark director of communications and public affairs, Per Geckler Møller, said. "Insurance and pensions play a crucial role in both, and with the new film we want to remind both decision-makers and citizens that we are lifting together. Not only for the industry's own customers and members - but for society as a whole."

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