Railpen@railpen

Railpen is responsible for the administration, safekeeping and investment of c.£36bn on behalf of the scheme’s members.

 Darlington, London
railpen.com
Joined March 2012
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If you are a member of a Railpen-administered scheme, you can manage your account online or contact our member helpline on 0800 012 1117. Further contact details are listed here: railpen.com/looking-for-memb… RPS and BTPFSF members are invited to follow @RPSPensions or @BTPPensionFund
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We're thrilled to welcome Neil Crawford as our new Senior Development Manager at Railpen. With 25+ years in property development, he’ll lead key projects across our UK portfolio, including Mill Yard, Cambridge Retail Park and 230 Newmarket Road. #Appointment #Railpen
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AI adoption is outpacing regulation. Investors play a crucial role in addressing the risks and collective action is key. Our latest report with Chronos Sustainability has key strategies on governance and advocacy: ow.ly/gfaB50WBwmC #AIGovernance #AI #Sustainability
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As AI adoption grows, strong governance is key. Discover our AI governance framework (AIGF) tool and actionable insights in our latest report – ‘Achieving effective AI governance’ with Chronos Sustainability: ow.ly/pSwa50WBvTA #AIGovernance #AI #Sustainability
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Last week, Railpen and major UK pension schemes launched the Governance for Growth Investor Campaign (GGIC) to support everyday savers & UK growth at the same time. Read their policy objectives: ow.ly/itrx50WrLKM #Pensions #GovernanceForGrowth #UKEconomy #CapitalMarkets
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Released today is the TCFD Report 2024, outlining the Trustee’s commitment to tackling climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for scheme members. Read the full report: ow.ly/8Gyx50WvIfo #SustainabilityReporting #ClimateDisclosure #IFRS #ParisAgreement
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Major UK pension schemes, including Railpen, launch saver-focused Governance for Growth Investor Campaign (GGIC), championing sound governance for sustainable growth: ow.ly/uVf050Wmy5g. #Pensions #GovernanceForGrowth #UKEconomy #CapitalMarkets #IPOs
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Railpen’s CEO Andy Bord shares his reflections on his first six months in the pensions industry, highlighting a purpose-led approach. Discover more about Andy’s discussion including our four strategic priorities and progress so far. Read full article: ow.ly/JmIj50WaUV3

Railpen chief: Lessons from six months in pensions – and where we ...

The new chief executive of the railway sector's industry-wide pension scheme highlights four key priorities as Railpen prepares for the changes and challenges ahead.

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We’re happy to share that Railpen has been named ESG Manager of the Year at the UK Pensions Awards 2025! Hear more about our approach to ESG in our investment belief video: ow.ly/TbeV50W92Nl #UKPensionAwards
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At Railpen, the potential impact on member outcomes is key to the issues we focus on. Our 2024 ESG themes tackle issues like unequal voting rights and strengthening our Global Policy Voting. Explore more in our 2024 Stewardship report: ow.ly/t1e650W2qpb #CorporateGovernance
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In a world of evolving digital threats, #cybersecurity is crucial. At Railpen, #ResponsibleTech is a key theme. With 29% of organisations hit by cyberattacks and breaches costing the US $4.88M, the risk is clear. Read more in our 2024 Stewardship Report: ow.ly/WP2a50W2p7K
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re reminded that our choices shape our members' futures. Railpen’s #NetZeroPlan, outlines our ambition to reduce real-world emissions and those from our investment portfolio by 2050. Read more in our 2024 Stewardship Report: ow.ly/ARJO50W2nzN
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At Railpen, we believe effective stewardship is essential to ensuring long-term outcomes for our 350,000+ members. Check out our newly released 2024 Stewardship Report ow.ly/zmMH50W2n2t #Stewardship #SustainableInvesting #Railpen
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We are pleased to announce that Jack and Jones, Europe’s leading menswear retailer, is joining #CaledoniaPark, reinforcing our commitment to delivering quality and choice for visitors across our portfolio. #RetailNews #AssetManagement #Railpen
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We're thrilled to appoint Skanska as the contractor for #Botanic Place – our 333,000 sq ft (NIA) office development that's key to our growing innovation cluster in #Cambridge. More on this market-defining development and the return of the Flying Pig: ow.ly/zrup50VX0n8
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Take a closer look at the #RailpenInvestmentBeliefs we co-created with the Trustee. We think of them as a compass that shows us how we want to pay pensions – securely, affordably and sustainably. Our investment belief playlist: ow.ly/qOM850VVwK3
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New report by WPI Economics reveals UK’s largest #PensionFunds – including the Railways Pension Scheme – are contributing significantly to the #UKEconomy, with an estimated £280bn invested across a range of assets: ow.ly/tbrY50VT8TV
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French Connection opened its doors at #Railpen-invested #CaledoniaPark recently, adding a stunning 2,200 sq ft standalone store to a strong set of retailers while underscoring our strategic approach to #AssetManagement.
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Step back in time and dance into history 💃🏽🚉 @TheStuteShildon invites you to a grand Railway Bicentenary Tea Dance on May 10th, 2025! This free event is kindly supported by @railpen. Book today⬇️ railwaybenefitfund.org.uk/ne… #shildonrailwayinstitute #Railpen
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Railpen-led #WorkforceDirectors Coalition's published a state of play briefing on the workforce director model. It outlines progress with company engagements, industry developments and the UK and US policy and political environment. More at ow.ly/QY7m50V8eAv
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Constantine Energy Storage (CES), part owned by Railpen, has established two partnerships to optimise 285MW of UK battery energy storage system (BESS) assets, playing a key role in enabling the UK to meet its #CleanEnergy goals: ow.ly/G4az50V1bJJ
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