The Church of England’s Social Impact Investment Programme today announced its first investment, a £1.6 million commitment to the Women in Safe Homes fund.

Alan Smith, Senior Advisor - ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Risk and Inclusion, and former Global Head of Risk Strategy at HSBC, is to be the next First Church Estates Commissioner.

Olga Hancock, Senior Engagement Analyst and Aaron Pinnock, Impact Investment Analyst at the Church Commissioners for England, participated in the Green Horizon summit this week.

New core materials including nine daily podcasts are now available to enable congregations to take part in Generosity Week. 

The Church Commissioners for England is developing a net zero carbon strategy for its land investments as it delivers on its Respect for the Planet responsible investment strategy.

The Church Commissioners for England in 2020 worked to address the climate change and social challenges exacerbated by Covid-19. 

The Church Commissioners have started work with key partners across the investment landscape to create a new programme to promote biodiversity globally, including Robeco and other investors. 
 

The Church Commissioners for England continue their engagement with other investors and asset owners to effect real-world change on its journey to being net zero by 2050

A version of the following statement was made by the Church of England Pensions Board at Royal Dutch Shell’s AGM

The Church Commissioners in January 2020 committed our investment portfolio to being net zero by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement, as a member of the UN’s Asset Owner Alliance.