Pension funds

The ‘E’ and the ‘S’ in ESG are intrinsically linked. But how we define, deliver and measure social impact? asks Shuen Chan, head of responsible investment and sustainability at LGIM Real Assets.

Impact bonds, which go by many names, use private capital to help countries address societal problems more cheaply and effectively. Experts say investor interest is high, and there is an expansion of regions and themes.

Sir Ronald Cohen, the world-renowned venture capitalist, philanthropist and driving force behind the impact investing movement, explains why he believes impact-weighted accounting is key to a more sustainable capitalism.

Gautam Bhardwaj, one of the architects of India’s National Pension System and co-founder of pension tech company pinBox, discusses the importance and urgency of pension inclusion in developing countries.

The result of the collaboration between the editorial teams of IPE and IPE Real Assets and Impact Investor, this publication explores the latest developments affecting pension funds moving into impact investing.

Appetite for impact investments among Europe’s pension funds is on the up but still only represents a very small part of their portfolios. Investment managers are responding by developing new impact-driven strategies across asset classes.

Asset managers must get to grips with the complexities of
impact measurement and management, as investors seek greater transparency over sustainable investments.