Stephen Beer

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Stephen Beer

Stephen Beer oversees and manages LGIM’s roles in its strategic relationships linked to responsible investment, working with organisations such as the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM). He oversees and manages LGIM’s responsible investment integration strategy, including our net zero approach.

Previously, Stephen was responsible for LGIM’s investment stewardship engagement with companies on climate and alignment with net zero, particularly via our Climate Impact Pledge, as well as engaging with companies on other issues.

Stephen’s entire career has been focused on responsible investing and investment stewardship for pensions and charities. Prior to joining LGIM in 2022, he held the combined role of chief investment officer and head of ethics/ESG at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and Epworth Investment Management. He has also been a portfolio manager, investment strategist, and pension scheme trustee. He writes and speaks on ESG issues.

Other articles by Stephen Beer

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Index investing and encouraging real-economy decarbonisation

A new GFANZ consultation paper explores how index investing may be able to support the energy transition.

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Climate Impact Pledge: Moving the needle on net zero

Through our Climate Impact Pledge, we encourage companies to reduce climate change risks and transition to a net-zero economy.

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Challenges in a changing world: not so smooth, not so slow

How innovation can lead to rapid changes in society that smooth transition curves fail to anticipate.

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Challenges in a changing world: funding the energy transition

In the second instalment of our series on investment stewardship and the transition, we look at the role of markets.

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Our oil & gas sector principles: targets and actions

As responsible investors, we believe we have a vital role in ensuring companies have the right leadership and strategies to navigate the energy transition.

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Our oil & gas sector principles: disclosure, commitments and credibility

As responsible investors, we believe we have a vital role in ensuring companies have the right leadership and strategies to navigate the energy transition.

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Challenges in a changing world: financial discipline and systemic risk

In the first instalment of a new series, we explain how our expectations of companies are evolving as key climate milestones approach.

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Climate Impact Pledge 2024 – setting baseline expectations

We have introduced absolute minimum standards for companies in emission-intensive sectors.

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Limiting global warming to 1.5C is becoming harder, but clean energy growth is keeping hope alive

The IEA has updated its flagship scenario, demonstrating how the world can reach net zero - all parts of society must play their part to achieve this goal.

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