Future-proofing society

Inclusive capitalism media briefings

In 2023, we will be hosting a series of media briefings that will be a deep dive into a number of key themes that influence and impact business, investors and society. Full details of all events are below.

2 Mar 2023

The briefings will provide a breadth of insight and commentary across active ownership, what an ESG approach to business and investment actually means, the UK’s housing crisis, a net zero world and government’s stalled programme to level up. 

We believe that companies like Legal & General can make money, generate returns for our shareholders and tackle inequality, by making investments we know will make a difference.

As a result, these events will bring together our senior leaders who will provide sector and business expertise from across divisions within Legal & General to try to bring inclusive capitalism to life.  For some topics, our speakers will be joined by external speakers.

Journalists from all publications, regions and specialisms are welcome.  

Topics and dates

We will be holding our briefings over the next year on the following dates:

  1. 21 March (VIRTUAL) - Why investing for impact makes commercial sense
  2. 12 April - Shareholders, voting and AGMs, how to engage responsibly
  3. 21 June - The UK’s housing crisis is getting worse – can it be fixed?
  4. 21 September - Mobilising capital: the asset mix required for a net zero world
  5. October - Levelling up – why has so little progress been made?

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21 March (VIRTUAL)
2.00pm - 3.00pm GMT / 10.00am EST 
Why investing for impact makes commercial sense
  • What an ESG approach to business and investment actually means
  • The forgotten “S” in ESG
  • Detailing the Legal & General Capital and LGIM Real Assets place based social impact project

Speakers: 
Sir Nigel Wilson, Group CEO, Legal & General
Pete Gladwell, Group Social Impact and Investment Director, Legal & General
Shuen Chan, Head of ESG, LGIM Real Assets

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12 April
Shareholders, voting and AGMs, how to engage responsibly
  • Pay inequality, climate and diversity; the key issues for 2023
  • Engagement and voting, proposals and resolutions – what really works?
  • How can managers reflect the views of their investors?

Speakers:
Jeannette Andrews, Senior Global ESG Manager, LGIM
Stuart Murphy, Co-Head of Defined Contribution, LGIM
Georgia Stewart, CEO at Tumelo

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21 June
The UK’s housing crisis is getting worse – can it be fixed?
  • Is there a housing revolution?
  • How can institutional investors play a role in accessing more affordable housing?
  • How can we create sustainable and affordable homes?

Speakers:
Simon Century, Director of Housing, Legal & General Capital
Ben Denton, CEO, Legal & General Affordable Homes
Mike Adefuye, Research Manager, LGIM Real Assets

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21 September
Mobilising capital: the asset mix required for a net zero world
  • Climate risk presents demonstrable first-order risks to investors, and they have a choice about how to respond
  • Clean energy technology – the role of the energy transition investor

Speakers:
Nick Stansbury, Head of Climate Solutions, LGIM
John Bromley, Director of Clean Energy Strategy, Legal & General Capital

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October 
Levelling up – why has so little progress been made?
  • Some issues are too big for government to solve alone, the role of investing pensions for purpose
  • Addressing inequality in the urban environment: intergenerational, financial & health

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Contact

If you would like any further information please contact

Harriet de Beaufort-Suchlick, Senior Communications Manager, Legal & General Capital – harrietdebeaufort.suchlick@lgim.com

Andrew Gates, Senior Communications Manager, LGIM – Andrew.gates@lgim.com