About our Community

Our goal is to accelerate institutional investors into investments that are good for people and the planet. The Pensions for Purpose Community allows members to learn from leaders in the impact investment industry.

We provide a trusted environment to interact, collaborate and share knowledge. Members engage in a programme of activity to shape their strategy in ESG, sustainable and impact investments.

Members of the Community benefit from collaboration and shared experiences through an extensive range of activity, including:

  • All-member events, which bring together a diverse mix of asset owners, service providers and industry experts.
  • Case-study led pension scheme and asset owner events.
  • Training workshops and pioneering member-led afternoon tea events.
  • Signposting to rich content from Pensions for Purpose and our members, including post-event resources, within the Knowledge Centre.
  • Research from Pension for Purpose's Impact Lens.


Richard Giles, Senior Director and Community Lead, discusses our plans with Charlotte O’Leary, CEO.


Governance
 

The Community is overseen by our Community Planning and Partnerships Group (CPPG) – comprised of our CEOChair & Founder, COOCommunity LeadTraining LeadMembership ManagerEvent Manager and Content & Marketing Manager – who meet monthly to ensure the Community’s activities are on track and reflect our members’ requirements  

The CPPG receives input from our: 

  • Advisory Group, which considers our different member types, and meets quarterly to provide feedback on our business strategy and services, including themes for Community discussion. 
  • Community Partnersleaders in ESG, sustainable and impact investing, who help us set strategic direction to cover the most important topics for our members and host break-out room discussions at our all-member events. 
  • Knowledge Partners, peer organisations who support Pensions for Purpose and have a similar commitment to raising the profile of impact investment. They help us to identify issues for discussion and deliver specialist input 

We are grateful for the support of our Partners and Community membersTo learn more about the Community and collaborating with us, please contact Richard Giles 


How to join

Individuals from a Pensions for Purpose member organisation can join the Community to share and debate topics of mutual interest.

Learn more about membership or, if you are an existing member, please contact our Membership Manager, Stephen Darlington.


Community Partners

Knowledge Partners

Events
People and Events
22 May 2024 - All-member online event: Affecting real-world impact – a…

Pensions for Purpose and Church of England Pensions Board, Cushon, the Impact Investing Institute, the University of Cambridge and WHEB Asset Management


People and Events
21 May 2024 – Addressing the challenges and risk exposures resulting from…

Join us from 10:00-11:00 BST for an online morning coffee with Osmosis Investment Management.


People and Events
16 May 2024 – Energy transition investment: delivering returns and delivering…

Join us from 11:00-12:00 BST for an online morning coffee with Temporis Capital.


People and Events
9 May 2024 - By invitation only - Navigating diversity, equity & inclusion…

An in-person morning coffee with Pensions for Purpose and Jupiter Asset Management.


People and Events
8 May 2024 – Nature and biodiversity toolkit: how can investors assess…

Join us from 09:30-10:30 BST for an online morning coffee with First Sentier Investors


Latest
Case Studies
Convertible bonds: cutting emissions and promoting efficiency – Lombard…

Why does the investment approach to reach net-zero emissions matter?


Thought Leadership
CT UK Social Bond Fund impact report 2023 – Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Education, learning and skills.


Thought Leadership
EOS engagement plan 2024-2026: engagement priorities – video – Federated…

In this EOS video, Federated Hermes Limited explore four priority areas of their engagement.


Thought Leadership
Opportunity and impact: how LGPS funds can unlock the value in affordable…

“We think it’s important to invest in energy-efficient homes, not just for the environment, but so that homes are genuinely affordable for those living there", says Jack Burnham, Head of Affordable Housing…


Blog
A clear stance against investing in the defence industry – Triodos Investment…

Column by Johanna Schmidt.