Upcoming Events

Keep an eye on this page for information on our future events.

Past Events

COP26: Finance, Governance and Sustainability

4th November 2021 9:00 am

Held in partnership with the University of Glasgow, this event featured two panel discussions focusing on issues which are central to the ongoing development of sustainable finance in the UK: green bonds, and fiduciary duty and sustainable investment.

Read about this event: COP26: Finance, Governance and Sustainability

COP26: Pensions with impact – Adopting a transitional mindset for a better future

3rd November 2021 9:30 am

Held in the COP26 Green Zone. this event heard from a range of voices in the industry sharing the investment opportunities and case studies presented by adopting a Just Transition investing approach, the advantages for institutional investors, such as pensions funds, in adopting a transitional mindset and how that can help to build socially and environmentally resilient economies in the future.

Read about this event: COP26: Pensions with impact – Adopting a transitional mindset for a better future

Investing in Place: An Asset Owner Discussion

20th October 2021 3:30 pm

Featuring a wide range of pension fund asset owners and place-based impact investing Forum members, this event explored the opportunities presented by place-based impact investing.

Read about this event: Investing in Place: An Asset Owner Discussion

Investing in Place: A Consultant Discussion

19th October 2021 3:00 pm

This event provided an introduction to the key issues, challenges and opportunities involved in place-based impact investing, followed by a discussion chaired by Pensions for Purpose on consultants’ experiences advising on place-based investments.

Read about this event: Investing in Place: A Consultant Discussion

Report Launch: Is there an investment case for social and affordable housing in the UK?

12th October 2021 10:00 am

Launch and discussion of our report that analyses investment into social and affordable housing, and investigates the merits or otherwise of including social and affordable housing assets within institutional investment portfolios.

Read about this event: Report Launch: Is there an investment case for social and affordable housing in the UK?

Accelerating the ‘S’ in ESG

14th September 2021 3:00 pm

Together with the Human Rights Watch, a panel of experts explored how investors and organisations can boost their positive impact by addressing social issues whilst delivering a financial return.

Read about this event: Accelerating the ‘S’ in ESG