LGPS Climate Summit

A Platform to Host the Key Discussions Shifting the Focus from Risk and Optionality to Imperative Opportunity:

Our CEO, Alan MacLeod was invited to speak at the LGPS Climate Summit 2021

LGPS Climate Summit

The essential event hosting and supporting the LGPS climate change agenda

15^th November 2021

Hilton Hotel, Paddington London, United Kingdom

The Session Focus:

Driving the Transition: Effectively Investing in The Transition of Carbon Intensive Industries

• Reviewing opportunities and challenges of investing in carbon intensive industries/organizations that are transitioning effectively?
• How can the LGPS support and spur on a rapid and effective transition?

Together with Alan, the Session Panel included, Mark Campanale (Founder & Executive Chair, Carbon Tracker), Rory Sullivan (CEO, Chronos Sustainability) and was presided over by Mike Clark (Founder, Ario Advisory, Former NED at Brunel Pension Partnership).

Climate Change Investment Strategies

They explore the climate focused investment strategies tailored to the needs of the LGPS, as well as cutting edge opportunities leading the way in the paradigm shift from risk to opportunity.

With most schemes close to 100% funded, and 2022 valuations looming, they explore which strategies can provide the required income. 

They review the most exciting and innovative opportunities out there, from biodiversity investing to the next generation of Emerging Managers.

Data Reporting and Benchmarking for the LGPS

A lack of rating standards, benchmarks and frameworks make effecting reporting a considerable challenge, but new expertise, approaches and tools are constantly being developed to improve the quality of the data being collected.

They explore key updates on TCFD consultations and the challenges which lie ahead in implementing the framework. 

They review strategies and the tools designed to address the porting gap and mitigate data uncertainty.

Governance & Decision Making for Effective Action

With LGPS pools now a well established reality, they look at how they are being managed and leveraged to maximise the impact of the LGPS on climate change.

They consider best practice when it comes to establishing governance and review how pools are approaching the challenges of investing in asset classes like real estate and infrastructure

Lastly, they ponder what the pools and the LGPS scheme could look like in 10 years’ time and what impact they will have.