Church Commissioners expands timberland strategy with new acquisitions

The Church Commissioners, the Church of England’s endowment fund, expanded its timberland investment strategy through undisclosed acquisitions of forestry assets. The transactions align with the Church Commissioners’ long-term value-add approach to natural resource investments, targeting sustainable timber production and carbon sequestration. The Church Commissioners manages over £10 billion in assets, with timberland representing a growing component of its diversified portfolio. The acquisitions follow a strategic review of the fund’s natural resources allocation, aiming to enhance long-term returns while supporting environmental objectives. Financial details of the deals were not disclosed, but the transactions are expected to bolster the Church Commissioners’ timberland holdings in the UK and potentially overseas.

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The Church Commissioners for England manages the Church of England’s £10B endowment fund, investing across global markets with a focus on climate transition and emerging markets. As a long-term investor, it allocates capital to infrastructure assets aligned with its sustainability objectives.