Stephen Beer

Head of Responsible Investment Strategic Relationships and Integration Strategy

Stephen Beer

Stephen Beer oversees LGIM’s investment stewardship engagement with companies on climate and alignment with net zero, particularly via our Climate Impact Pledge, as well as engaging with companies on other issues. His career has been focused on responsible investing and investment stewardship for pensions and charities. Prior to joining LGIM in 2022, he held the combined role of chief investment officer and head of ethics/ESG at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and Epworth Investment Management. He has also been a portfolio manager, investment strategist, and pension scheme trustee. He writes and speaks on ESG issues. 

Other articles by Stephen Beer

Climate Impact Pledge: Moving the needle on net zero
ESG and long-term themes

Climate Impact Pledge: Moving the needle on net zero

Through our Climate Impact Pledge, we encourage companies to reduce climate change risks and...
By Stephen BeerCristy RodriguezAnna Hirai
26 Jun 2024
4 min read
Challenges in a changing world: not so smooth, not so slow
Stephen Beer
ESG and long-term themes

Challenges in a changing world: not so smooth, not so slow

How innovation can lead to rapid changes in society that smooth transition curves fail to...
By Stephen Beer
20 Jun 2024
3 min read
Challenges in a changing world: funding the energy transition
Stephen Beer
ESG and long-term themes

Challenges in a changing world: funding the energy transition

In the second instalment of our series on investment stewardship and the transition, we look at t...
By Stephen Beer
05 Jun 2024
4 min read
Our oil & gas sector principles: targets and actions
ESG and long-term themes

Our oil & gas sector principles: targets and actions

As responsible investors, we believe we have a vital role in ensuring companies have the right...
By Dror ElkayamStephen BeerLewis Ashworth
29 May 2024
3 min read
Our oil & gas sector principles: disclosure, commitments and credibility
ESG and long-term themes

Our oil & gas sector principles: disclosure, commitments and credibility

As responsible investors, we believe we have a vital role in ensuring companies have the right...
By Dror ElkayamStephen BeerLewis Ashworth
17 May 2024
4 min read
Challenges in a changing world: financial discipline and systemic risk
Stephen Beer
ESG and long-term themes

Challenges in a changing world: financial discipline and systemic risk

In the first instalment of a new series, we explain how our expectations of companies are evolvin...
By Stephen Beer
15 May 2024
4 min read
Climate Impact Pledge 2024 – setting baseline expectations
ESG and long-term themes

Climate Impact Pledge 2024 – setting baseline expectations

We have introduced absolute minimum standards for companies in emission-intensive sectors.
By Stephen BeerAnna HiraiCristy Rodriguez
03 May 2024
4 min read
Limiting global warming to 1.5C is becoming harder, but clean energy growth is keeping hope alive
ESG and long-term themes

Limiting global warming to 1.5C is becoming harder, but clean energy growth is keeping hope alive

The IEA has updated its flagship scenario, demonstrating how the world can reach net zero - all...
By Stephen BeerLewis Ashworth
10 Oct 2023
4 min read

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