Pensions for Purpose was delighted to invite Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) Forum members to its online all-stakeholder member-only event that took place on 26 September 2022. (You can watch a video of the event by clicking on the photo opposite or read the write-up here.)
So far we have focused on what is needed to get investment into places but here is where the rubber meets the road – what is actually happening? How are asset owners and managers embedding PBII and taking action?
Karen Shackleton and Martin Pattinson, of Pensions for Purpose, hosted a group of stakeholders to provide their own stories on how they have embedded place in their investment decisions.
The breakout sessions were used to discuss how pension funds can take their first steps in understanding impact investing and progressing their objectives on PBII.
In the usual way, we then re-grouped and our sponsors Legal & General and Triple Point shared some of the key insights from the breakout room discussions after which Karen Shackleton wrapped the session up.
The outcomes from this session and broader work of the PBII Forum will be used to help shape the work of the PBII Innovation Programme led by The Good Economy.
Agenda
The agenda for this online interactive discussion followed:
George joined the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority as Fund Director in February 2018 and as Head of Paid Service is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Authority’s activity. Previously he was Managing Director of LPP’s pension administration business, having led the Lancashire County Pension Fund prior to the transfer of its staff to LPP as part of the creation of the joint venture with the London Pension Fund Authority. A fellow of CIPFA, George’s previous career in local government finance involved roles as Deputy County Treasurer at Lancashire County Council, Director of Resources at Rossendale BC and Director of Finance at Chorley BC, preceded by roles at Northamptonshire CC and Oxfordshire CC where he did his CIPFA training.
Sarah brings over 25 years’ experience in the fields of sustainable development and impact investing both internationally and in the UK. She combines a strong knowledge of development policy issues with practical experience in the design of pioneering impact investment vehicles and products. Sarah has led the growth of TGE’s advisory services on impact measurement and management. She has also led the collaborative project to develop a sector standard approach to ESG and impact reporting for social and affordable housing and the Place-Based Impact Investing Project. Previously Sarah held senior positions at Big Issue Invest, the New Economics Foundation and the World Bank.
Shadi is the Senior Programme Manager for Place-Based Impact Investing at the Impact Investing Institute. Her goal is to make it easier for investors to do impact investing that drives positive outcomes in underinvested places around the UK – putting capital to work to solve local challenges and improve people’s lives. She has a background in affordable housing funding, working for the Greater London Authority prior to joining the Institute in July 2021.
After an erstwhile life as a Youth Worker, Pete joined Legal & General in 2007, launching a new generation of property funds focused on liability matching and Defined Contribution pension schemes, and L&G’s partnerships with NEST and PGGM, which total over £5bn. In 2015, Pete moved to lead L&G’s investments with the Public Sector – including the Cabinet Office, Combined & Local Authorities, NHS, Housing Associations and Universities – which now total over £6bn.
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