IAPF Spring 2018 Irish Pensions Magazine

32 | IRISH PENSIONS MAGAZINE | SPRING 2018 FEATURE which indicate that there is a lot of uncertainty and varied understanding of the merits of ESG investing. The final presentation of the day was from Otto van Hemert from Man Investments, entitled “ The Best Strategies for the Worst Crises ”. Otto’s research considered previous market crashes and looked at how schemes can put protections in place that are not overly expensive but can protect against significant downsides. All of us at the IAPFwould like to thank our speakers, delegates and sponsors, Aberdeen Standard Investments, for a very enjoyable and informative morning. Our congratulations to Pat Mooney who was prize winner for Aberdeen Standard Investments’ ¤200 charity contribution and nominated the Peter McVerry Trust to receive the funds. Presentations from the conference are now available on our here on our website IAPF Annual Investment Conference 2018 sponsored by: After the break, Jerry Moriarty introduced the next topic with an overview of ESG. Environmental, Social and Governance factors aim to quantify the sustainability and ethical impact of investments in pensions and throughout the financial world and are central to considerations when applying IORP II legislation to funds. Trustees will be required to have a policy on ESG relating to investment and risk management and to communicate this to members. AmandaYoungof Aberdeen Standard Investments presented “ Evolution & Growth in ESG Investment ”. Eight pillars are currently being measured in the investing framework which are in turn evaluated on Intentionality, Implementation and Impact. All are focussed on climate change, reduction of inequalities and an end to unsustainable production and consumption. Jerry and Amanda were joined for panel discussion by Emma Jane Joyce, Head of Responsible Investment for the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). Emma Jane outlined the policy of ISIF in relation to responsible investment and the previous policy of the National Pensions Reserve Fund. This session generated many questions from delegates many of