P&I ESG Investing 2021 | Pensions & Investments | 17 May 2021 | Virtual Event

2020 was a year no one expected. In what seems to be a year of difficult news, there have been glimmers of hope. The positive performance of ESG strategies during volatility gave investors a renewed interest and conviction. For newcomers, there is much to navigate - from basic taxonomy to the application of policies. For veterans of this space, work remains on how to most effectively implement and monitor strategies. Both groups need to keep a vigilant eye on evolving guidance and regulation, but it looks more and more like regardless of those rulings, ESG investing is here to stay. The cracks in the system that have been exposed give investors more opportunity to find unique solutions through their investments. This event will see institutional allocators discuss practical ways they are implementing ESG strategies across their portfolio.

Agenda topics include:

• Diversity and its impact on performance
• The regulatory environment and fiduciary obligations
• How climate can impact an overall portfolio
• Best vehicles and asset classes to make an impact
• Investment performance of ESG integrated products
• ESG as a risk management tool

2021 Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

David Eisenberg
CFA, Cambridge Associates, Investment Managing Director | Chief Investment Officer

Judy Samuelson
Aspen Institute, Vice President

Ming J. Yan
Cambridge Associates, Managing Director

SPEAKERS:

Nicholas Abel
California State Teachers Retirement System (Calstrs), Sustainable Investment Officer, Portfolio Management

Sandy Matheson
Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Executive Director

Alyssa Rieder
Cfa, Cipm, Commonspirit Health, Vice President & Chief Investment Officer

Anne Simpson
Calpers, Managing Investment Director, Board Governance & Sustainability

ADVISORY BOARD:

Eric Vaang
The John D. And Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation, Managing Director, International

Nicholas Abel
California State Teachers Retirement System (Calstrs), Sustainable Investment Officer, Portfolio Management

J. Tyler Blickhan
CPA, CAIA, Ascension Investment Management, Associate Director

Joseph Boateng
Casey Family Programs, Chief Investment Officer

Carol Y. Chan
EY, Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Jim Dunn
Verger, Chief Executive & Chief Investment Officer

Trish Halper
CFA, Wespath Benefits And Investments, Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Todd Hedtke
Allianz Investment Management Llc, Senior Vice President And Chief Investment Officer

Jason Malinowski
CFA, Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System, Chief Investment Officer

Sandy Matheson
Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Executive Director

Micheal Mccauley
State Board Of Administration Of Florida, Senior Officer, Investment Programs & Governance

Alyssa Rieder
CFA, CIPM, Commonspirit Health, Vice President & Chief Investment Officer

Anne Simpson
Calpers, Managing Investment Director, Board Governance & Sustainability

Allyson Tucker
Washington State Investment Board, Chief Investment Officer

2021 Sponsors

• Calvert An Eaton Vance Company
• Clear Bridge Investments
• DWS
• Manulife Investment Management
• NATIXIS Investment Managers
• State Street Global Advisors