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
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.


Latest News
Thought Leadership
Does ‘net zero 2050’ matter? – abrdn

Unpicking company targets and transition risk.


Thought Leadership
CT UK Social Bond Fund – 2023 Annual Impact Report – Big Issue Invest

Supporting more inclusive and sustainable development in UK investment.


Blog
Evolution of our sustainable investment themes – Liontrust

Liontrust sustainable investment fund manager Mike Appleby discusses the addition of three new themes – enabling small and midsize enterprises (SMEs), financing housing and transparency in financial markets…


Thought Leadership
Broadening the path to low-carbon investing – AllianceBernstein

A diversified approach to climate-focused equities.


Thought Leadership
ESG in the UK bulk purchase annuity provider market – EY

Key sustainability themes to consider when selecting a bulk purchase annuity provider