While there is little debate renewable energy sources reduce global emissions, the contribution of energy and resource efficiency is frequently underappreciated – its benefits are often less visible and unmeasured.
However, looking at the numbers, efficiency has likely enabled more avoided emissions globally than the renewable power generated over the past decade.
Find out why investing in resource efficiency is critical to tackling climate change and the opportunities available to global equity investors.
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Who is this event open to?
This event is open to asset owners such as pension fund trustees and in-house executives, independent investment advisers, professional bodies and investment consultants.
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Anthony Corrigan, CFA, Client Portfolio Manager, Impact Equities, Vontobel
Anthony joined Vontobel in September 2021 and is a manager in the Conviction Equities Boutique responsible for impact equities (public markets).
Before joining Vontobel, he worked at Research Affiliates, managing client relationships with asset owners and investment consultants in the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe.
Prior to this, Anthony spent over 13 years at Mercer as a Senior Investment Consultant and Investment Manager Researcher, leading research on European equities.
Host
Richard Giles, Senior Director and Community Lead, Pensions for Purpose
Richard is an experienced pension professional as a trustee and adviser. He has a portfolio of roles at Board and senior executive level reflecting his interests in education and investing for a better planet. His roles in pensions include Chair of Investment Committee for the £2.5bn United Utilities Pension Scheme, Board member for ESPS (UU Section) and Senior Director for Pensions for Purpose.
In addition, Richard is Vice Chair for a multi-academy trust of 20 schools in Bradford, and is a board member at Bambisanani, a charity using sport to build bridges between students in the UK and South Africa.His previous roles include as Managing Director of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Partner at PwC and Scheme Actuary at Mercer.
Pensions for Purpose
Pensions for Purpose exists as a bridge between asset managers, pension funds and their professional advisers, to encourage the flow of capital towards impact investment. Our aim is to empower pension funds to seek positive impact opportunities and mitigate negative impact risks.
Our 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.
For more information, please email the Membership Manager.