Standard Life report finds climate scenarios could shift retirement savings by more than £60,000

Standard Life published an October 14, 2026 report with Robeco showing climate scenarios could shift retirement savings by over £60,000. Illustrative pension pots in 2050 range from £276,000 in today's money in the most resilient scenario to £215,000 in the most fragmented. Real economic growth falls from 2% in the most resilient scenario to 0.6% in the most fragmented. Real equity returns decline from 4.5% to 3% across those scenarios, reducing pension accumulation. Inflation rises from 2% to 3.5%, further eroding retirement purchasing power. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Standard Life plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)