Pensions for Purpose

Disability Pride Month, celebrated in July, honours the diverse identities in the disabled community. Originating in 1990 in America, this month empowers individuals by combining 'disability' with 'pride,' fostering self-love and challenging societal stigmas. In recognition of #DisabilityPrideMonth, Karen Shackleton of #PensionsforPurpose joins our Research Manager, Bruna Bauer, and Intern, Constance Johnson, to discuss workplace inclusion. They share personal experiences, offer suggestions for how pension funds can better address disability and provide insights from our latest DE&I Impact Lens research. Let’s continue these dialogues to break down stereotypes and foster equality. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DEI #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/W5YY50SvJu1

To address climate risk, asset owners rely on data to make informed decisions. Hymans Robertson's 2023 survey findings showed an improvement in response rates and data quality, although progress remained limited. Continued engagement with managers is deemed essential to drive change. #ClimateRisk #RenewableInfrastructure #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/63OR50SjQ3j

Energy powers everything in the room in which you sit and is critical to the production of most of the things that fill that room. Franklin Templeton explore the energy transition, new technologies and infrastructures required to shift to net-zero carbon in a little less than 30 years. #Energy #NetZero #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/w7eT50So4TA

LGPS leaders outlined key steps that would help unlock more investment in the UK at a recent Local Government Chronicle roundtable. Karen Shackleton was one of the panellists, highlighting how funds are becoming more specific about their impact objectives and the desire of some to regenerate a local area or to support small businesses. #LGPS #ImpactInvestment #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/cvXQ50SvJje

We are living with unprecedented global change; consequently asset owners are increasingly revising their portfolio strategies to address the pressing realities of climate change and social inequality. These systemic risks pose significant challenges to pension schemes. Join our online all-member event on 16 July at 14:00 BST to hear industry leaders discuss practical approaches long-term investors can use to improve the system and reduce the risks to their members and fund. We are delighted to welcome our panel speakers Nick Spencer of Gordian Advice, Sanjay Joshi of Hymans Robertson, Robert Gardner of Rebalance Earth and Sean Gilbert of The Global Impact Investing Network. #SystemicRisk #ClimateChange #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/6fAB50SkHfN

Are you interested in exploring the future of residential real estate investment in the UK? At our online roundtable on 5 September at 14:00 BST, Jos Seligman of Swiss Life Asset Managers UK will discuss how greater social impact can be delivered by bringing life to under-invested locations across the country. #SocialImpact #RealEstate #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/zvsx50SuqUN

We are thrilled to announce Aoifinn Devitt, of London LGPS CIV Limited will join our 'Impactful Productive Finance' panel as a guest speaker at our Pensions for Purpose Symposium and Awards. Register and don’t miss the chance to hear about innovative financial solutions for social and economic progress, on 8 October, in London. For more on Aoifinn, visit her LinkedIn profile: https://ow.ly/rKoj50SviBI #ImpactfulFinance #FinanceForGood #P4PSymp24 https://ow.ly/HhFS50SviBJ

If you missed the launch of our first P4P Podcast on 'How to make pensions a catalyst for positive change', you're not too late! You can hear our first episode now, hosted by Charlotte Moore, an award-winning journalist, in conversation is with our very own Charlotte O'Leary, a champion of systems change for better business. Tune in to hear how our thinking can leverage #systemschange... listen on our website, or search for 'Pensions for Purpose' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music. #ImpactInvestment #SustainableFinance #P4Ppodcast #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/731N50Svhji

We are delighted to welcome Darwin Alternative Investment Management Ltd as a member of Pensions for Purpose. They offer innovative, alpha-driven investment solutions and aim to provide long-term investors with stable absolute returns that can enhance capital and provide predictable levels of income. #Members #ImpactInvestment #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/gL1v50Svg52

There’s a need for affordable housing pretty much everywhere in the UK, say Octopus Investments. Which is why they have been involved in a new affordable housing development in Great Haddon, south of Peterborough. This project is an example of how private capital can address the housing shortage. #AffordableHousing #PrivateCapital #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/Jqmj50SuwaP