Our Ecosystem Themes

At Pensions for Purpose, our Ecosystem Themes form the foundation of everything we do, determining our Impact Lens research, influencing the events we deliver and driving the conversations we have with our members and the wider industry.

We believe transformational change starts with strategic collaboration. That's why our Ecosystem Partnerships empower organisations to take a leadership role in creating meaningful impact within one of our core themes. Our Ecosystem Partners co-create solutions, shape market practices and advocate for policy changes that benefit both people and planet.

Similarly, Ecosystem Supporters strengthen our Ecosystem Partners' impact by contributing insights, resources and advocacy to advance each theme's mission, in a support role.

Together, Ecosystem Partners and Supporters form a powerful network driving meaningful change, fostering collaboration, and ensuring tour collective efforts create lasting benefits for people, planet and the investment community.



Laasya Shekaran, Director discuss our Ecosystem Themes with Richard Giles, Senior Director & Community Lead



Our Ecosystem Themes, Partners and Supporters


Our dedicated Ecosystem Partners and Supporters collaborate with us on one of the following strategic themes:


System & Governance Change

Addressing systemic barriers in legal, regulatory and governance structures to drive better outcomes. From fiduciary duty clarification to advancing the Better Business Act and new accounting standards, this theme promotes transformative change.

Ecosystem Partner

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Ecosystem Collaborator

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Impact Integration

Embedding environmental and social impacts into investment decisions. This theme focuses on scaling initiatives like the Impact Investing Principles for Pensions and enhancing impact performance reporting.

Ecosystem Partner

Ecosystem Collaborator

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Ecosystem Supporters


Place Lens

Driving investments with a geographic focus, including place-based impact investing in the UK and capital allocation to emerging markets - critical for achieving real-world sustainability goals.

Ecosystem Partner

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People Value

Highlighting the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing in investment strategies. This theme sheds light on undervalued social issues to promote equitable outcomes.

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Climate Innovation

Advancing capital flow toward innovative climate solutions that reduce carbon emissions and mitigate environmental damage, fostering a sustainable future.

Ecosystem Partner

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Ecosystem Supporters


Biodiversity & Natural Capital

Promoting investments that address the loss of biodiversity and natural capital, supporting solutions to restore ecological balance.

Ecosystem Partner

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Ecosystem Supporters


Find out more

To find out how you can get involved please contact our Membership Manager, Stephen Darlington.
Events
People and Events
1 December 2025 - Adapting to a changing investment landscape for climate…

Join us at 14:30-15:45 GMT for our first ‘Climate Innovation’ Community Interest Group, with our Partner, SAIL Investments


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24 November 2025 - Putting impact integration into practice

Join us at 14:30-15:30 GMT for our second ‘Impact Integration’ Community Interest Group, with our Partner, Impact Frontiers and Supporter, the Operating Principles for Impact Management.


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