11 May 2021 - PLSA and Pensions for Purpose

An online discussion hosted jointly by the PLSA and Pensions for Purpose which discussed how pension funds can introduce climate action into their investment strategies. (Part of our Paris Alignment Forum which launched in Q2 of this year.)

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Karen Shackleton, founder of Pensions for Purpose presented her five-step climate action plan for pension funds looking to move to a sustainable investment approach. Pensions for Purpose has worked with a number of pension funds on their climate action strategy and Karen discussed some of the challenges and barriers, and ways in which these may be overcome.

Karen was joined by Richard Butcher, Chair of the PLSA. The PLSA have recently published a research paper “A changing climate - How pension funds can invest for the future” and Richard presented some of the key recommendations from this report.

These short presentations were followed by a moderated roundtable discussion.

Please note these sessions are open to asset owners and their advisers only. If you are interested in participating in future please contact Alex Noble ([email protected]).

If you would like more information about the Paris Alignment Forum please contact Karen Shackleton ([email protected]).

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