Subject: Request for Climate-Safe Investment Option‍

Dear HR,

Can we please add a climate-friendly investment option to our 401(k) line-up? I'd like an option to invest our retirement savings without investing in fossil fuel companies, and to have the shares I own voted for a positive climate future. The inclusion of fossil fuel companies in our current plan options adds unnecessary risk and volatility.

Best,

[Your name]

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Subject: Request for Climate-Safe Investment Option‍

Dear Benefits Manager,

I am writing to formally request the inclusion of a climate-safe investment option in our retirement plan. After reviewing the available investment options in our plan, I believe that our current offerings do not adequately address the financial risks associated with climate change and its growing impact on the global economy. 

Managing financial risk is critical to protecting both the immediate stability and long-term growth of our retirement savings. Climate-related risks—including those related to the transition away from fossil fuels, regulatory changes, and physical impacts like extreme weather events—pose significant financial risks across multiple industries. These risks have the potential to create volatility, devalue assets, and impact investment returns. A comprehensive approach to risk management should account for these financial threats to plan participants’ savings. 

One way to address these risks is by adding an investment option that actively manages exposure to climate-related risks. Studies indicate that investment options incorporating climate risk management—such as those focused on renewable energy, clean technologies, and sustainable industries—can offer competitive returns while mitigating risks. Many institutional investors and retirement plans are already adopting these strategies in line with evolving industry standards for prudent risk management. Providing a climate-safe investment option would be a financially prudent step towards strengthening the resilience of our retirement savings and protecting plan participants from unnecessary risk. 

I respectfully urge [Retirement Plan Name] to review our current investment offerings and consider the implementation of a climate-safe option. Doing so would reflect a commitment to the long-term financial well-being of plan participants.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to discussing this further and learning about any plans or timelines for reviewing and potentially updating our investment options.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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