Wiltshire Pension Fund

🏆 Wiltshire Pension Fund Retains Stewardship Status for Third Year! 🌟 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that we have retained Stewardship Code Signatory status for the third consecutive year! This is a significant achievement for the Fund, reflecting our commitment to delivering better outcomes for our members and the wider economy. 💡We are dedicated to driving best practices in the industry and the companies in which we invest. We continuously evolve our approach to ensure responsible allocation, management, and oversight of capital, creating long-term value for our clients and beneficiaries. The Stewardship Code 2020 defines stewardship as "the responsible allocation, management, and oversight of capital to create long-term value for clients and beneficiaries, leading to sustainable benefits for the economy, the environment, and society." 🌱 You can view our detailed report on our website, with the below Highlights Report sharing key moments from the year, making the information more accessible to everyone. 📖 ✨ Visit our website to view the full report: https://lnkd.in/dDUqCcS5 #StewardshipCode2020 #WiltshirePensionFund #SustainableInvestment #ResponsibleInvesting #LongTermValue #EconomicGrowth #EnvironmentalSustainability 🌿💚

🌟 Wow! We are thrilled to of been shortlisted in 5 categories at the #LAPFInvestmentAwards 2024! 🌟 🏆 BEST APPROACH TO RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT 🏆 INVESTMENT INNOVATION AWARD 🏆 SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT STRATEGY (CLIMATE) 🏆 LGPS PROMOTIONAL INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR 🏆 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Congratulations to Border To Coast Pensions Partnership for the #LGPSjobs campaign achieving two shortlisting's! We are delighted to have been part of this fantastic initiative promoting the wide range of career opportunities available within the LGPS. These nominations have inspired us to share more over the next few days about the work we have been doing in these areas! Watch this space… Good luck to everyone shortlisted, we look forward to celebrating everyone’s achievements on the night! 🙌 #InvestmentAwards #ResponsibleInvestment #DiversityAndInclusion #InvestmentInnovation #LGPS #SustainableInvesting #ClimateStrategy

Sustainably powering our investments: Our visit to Wroughton Solar Farm 🌞 We are thrilled to share our recent visit to Wroughton Solar Farm, one of the largest operational solar farms in the UK! This is part of our first investment in Wessex Gardens, the Toucan Energy Portfolio, of which we have invested £70m. 💷 With the site being in our backyard, we jumped at the chance to visit and understand how it will generate sustainable returns for the fund in the future. 🌍 This proximity allowed us to invite more team members as part of our shadowing scheme, promoting our value of One Fund. We were also joined by some of our Committee members, including our chairman, to enhance their understanding of how this enormous site provides sustainable power and investment returns. 🔋📈 🌟 Key Highlights of Wroughton Solar Farm 🌟 ☀️200,000 solar panels ⭐88 acres of land 📈>8% inflation-linked returns 🏡Solar power for 21,000 homes 🔋 60 megawatts of power generation We look forward to seeing the remaining £30m of our commitment to Wessex Gardens, being invested in renewable assets across the South West. 🔎Click below to find out more! https://lnkd.in/en4242Xh 🤝 Avon Pension Fund, Devon County Council, Cornwall Pension Fund, Oxfordshire County Council, Gloucestershire County Council Schroders Greencoat LLP #RenewableEnergy #SustainableInvestment #SolarPower #WessexGardens #WiltshirePensionFund #UKInvesting #LocalInvesting

📢 Q3 Employer Newsletter is available! We're excited to share this quarter's newsletter, packed with essential updates and valuable information to support our c180 employers in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. Including: 📅 Key Dates to Remember 🏢 Our New Postal Address and Contact Email 🗣️ Update from the Head of the Fund 📈 Latest Investment News and Performance Insights 📘 New Employer Guides and Important Resources 📰 Announcement of Our New Fund Actuary 🔔 Important Reminders 📚 Recent Publications ...and more! As a Fund our vision is to deliver an outstanding service to our scheme employers and members 🤝 🔗 Click to view the newsletter [https://lnkd.in/eQ8j6wsD] #WiltshirePensionFund #Lgps #EmployerNewsletter #InvestmentNews #EmployerSupport #FundUpdate

🚀 Join Our Fantastic Member Services Team! 🌟 Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our member facing team is at the centre of what we do, this team processes our members pensions and supports them on their retirement journey. This is a varied role including determining leavers' benefit entitlements, calculating and initiating payment of deferred benefits, and adjusting pensions already in payment. You will also check and authorise payments for all types of retirements, deferred benefits, and LGPS transfers. This role is career-graded, allowing you to join as an Officer, Senior Officer, or Principal Officer based on your experience, with room for progression without the need for a vacancy. 🔹 Member Services Officer: (£26,873 - £28,770) 🔹 Member Services Senior Officer: (£29,269 - £31,364) 🔹 Member Services Principal Officer: (£36,887 - £39,037 inclusive of 15% market supplement) Why Join Us? 📈 Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. 💰 Fantastic Pension and Benefits: Access to the most generous workplace pension available and a range of other benefits. 🌟 Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer flexible working options. 🤝 Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and busy team. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you! 🔗 Apply Now Member Services Officer - https://lnkd.in/eakd3DGe #WiltshirePensionFund #LGPSjobs #CareerOpportunity #MemberServices #PensionFund #WiltshirePensionFund #JoinOurTeam #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #NowHiring

🌟 Our Commitment to Transparency: Quarterly Insight into Our Equity Holdings 📊🔍 In our recent Responsible Investment Survey, our members voiced a desire for greater transparency regarding our investments. We listened! To demonstrate our commitment to transparency and information sharing, we publish quarterly insights into our equity holdings. 🌱💼 The images below show our largest 10 holdings by value, representing 21.9% of the Fund's total equity holdings. Along with a chart showing the split of equities holdings by sector, this illustrates our diversification across a wide range of sectors. 📈🏢 🔎Visit our website to view the full breakdown 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9d2ZKgH #WiltshirePensionFund #LGPS #ResponsibleInvesting #Transparency #EquityHoldings #SustainableInvesting #FinancialInsights #ShareholderEngagement #Stewardship #InvestmentUpdates 

Our Q1 2024 Voting Highlights are Ready to View! 📊✨ 🌍 As part of our investment portfolios, WPF owns shares in various companies. As partial owners, we have the right to vote on key matters at company AGMs (annual general meetings). While some votes cover routine business like reappointing auditors, others involve more controversial issues such as executive pay and climate action. 👥 Voting is a crucial mechanism for enhancing our priority social factors. By embedding inclusive, equitable, and responsible voting practices, we're committed to helping businesses run effectively and benefiting all stakeholders. 💡 Even when our vote doesn't lead to the desired outcome, the voting process itself remains invaluable. It fosters dialogue, encourages transparency, and ensures diverse perspectives are heard. The long-term benefits of a robust voting culture lead to more thoughtful and well-rounded decision-making. 🔍Check out our Q1 highlights to see how we're making a difference! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dtEiiapG #WiltshirePensionFund #LGPS #Stewardship #SustainableInvesting #ShareholderEngagement #ESG #ResponsibleInvesting #Transparency #LGPS #WiltshirePensionFund

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that two of our team have been shortlisted for the Professional Pensions Women in Pensions 2024 Awards! 🌟 With so many talented women in the industry, this recognition is a fantastic achievement. Join us in congratulating Jennifer Devine for her nomination as Pensions Manager of the Year 🏆 and Krystie Waterhouse for her nomination as Innovator of the Year 🚀. Best of luck to all the nominees—this is a fantastic celebration of the remarkable contributions women are making in our industry! 👏💪 #WomenInPensionsAwards2024 #WiltshirePensionFund #LGPS #ProfessionalPensions #TeamSuccess #Congratulations #IndustryLeaders #WomenInFinance #PensionsManager #InnovatorOfTheYear #BreakingBarriers #CelebratingSuccess

We are delighted to share that our Head of Fund, Jennifer Devine, was invited to feature in this series "The Rise of the Custom Portfolio," hosted by Aoifinn Devitt 🎙️. This podcast reveals the richness and diversity of the investment world through personal stories, with Jenny described as a thought leader in sustainable investing 💡 👀 Watch this space to hear more about Jenny's journey to Head of the Fund, and how the team at WPF are driving the transition to net zero, exploring local impact investments, and fostering diversity in the investment industry 🌍 Stay tuned! #LGPS #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting #NetZero #DiversityInFinance #WomenInFinance #InvestmentStrategies #LocalImpact #ESGInvesting #Innovation #WiltshirePensionFund

📣 Introducing our New Investment Manager, Lombard Odier Investment Managers! 🌍 Their Planetary Transition strategy will manage the listed equities allocation of our innovative Climate Opportunities (Clops) portfolio, to which we have allocated £75m. ✅ The key goal for this portfolio is to make sure that we don't miss out on the opportunities presented by the transition, with a dual aim of competitive financial returns and positive environmental impact. 🌱 This mandate will drive the transition by directly investing in sustainable solutions, reducing the risk of an unmanageable warming scenario that could be financially damaging for the Fund, as indicated by climate scenario modelling. 🗣️ Ritesh K Bamania, Head of UK Institutional Clients and Global Consultant Relations at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, shares: "We are delighted to be working with the Wiltshire Pension Fund team. Both Wiltshire and Lombard Odier share the conviction that sustainability can help identify strong investment opportunities. This is another great endorsement of our Planetary Transition Fund in the UK institutional market, aiming to deliver compelling active returns by selecting companies benefiting from the net-zero transition in areas like climate and nature." 🌿 🤝 We believe Lombard Odier's Planetary Transition strategy is an excellent fit for our portfolio, aligning well with our investment philosophy. Their use of planetary boundaries, system roadmaps, and deep investment research will ensure Wiltshire Pension Fund is invested in companies driving change as part of the global transition, providing sustainable investment returns to meet our portfolio targets. 📈 🔎 Find out more in the article below 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epvBgHXj #Investment #Sustainability #ClimateChange #WiltshirePensionFund #LombardOdier #PlanetaryTransition #LGPS