Our awards

Railpen achieved strong recognition across multiple categories at the IPE European Pension Fund Awards 2025, reflecting the depth and impact of our sustainable investment approach and long‑term value‑driven strategies.

Carbon and Net Zero Strategies – winner

Railpen won the Carbon & Net Zero Strategies award for its holistic and systemically integrated approach to climate action. Judges praised our deep integration of climate risk into investment beliefs and long‑term strategy, our Net Zero Plan aligned to the NZIF framework, and our tangible impact through projects such as significant UK energy infrastructure investments and the Cambridge innovation cluster.

ESG Strategy – winner

Railpen also won ESG Strategy, recognising our clear and ambitious climate targets, robust screening framework, and outstanding ESG measures embedded across policy and practice. Judges highlighted our proactive management of material ESG issues and the strength of our stewardship activities in securing long‑term outcomes for members.

Alternatives – highly commended

Railpen received a highly commended in the Alternatives category, demonstrating strong performance and innovation within alternative asset classes, and being recognised by IPE judges as one of the leading European pension investors in this space.

Regional, United Kingdom – highly commended

Railpen was also highly commended in the Regional – United Kingdom category, further showcasing our position as one of the UK’s most impactful and forward‑thinking pension investors.

Leadership in Energy Transition & Net Zero

Railpen won the Leadership in Energy Transition & Net Zero award at the 2025 IPE Transition Awards for demonstrating a leading, organisation‑wide plan to support the climate transition. Judges praised Railpen’s “leading plan in climate transition with a positive concrete environmental impact” – highlighted through investments such as the Bracks Solar Farm and climate‑aligned developments in Cambridge.

This award reinforces Railpen’s commitment to securing members’ futures by investing responsibly, managing climate risks effectively, and helping shape a more sustainable economy for the long term.

Private Markets Investments

Railpen won the Private Markets Investments award at the 2025 IPE Transition Awards for its leadership in deploying capital into high‑impact private markets opportunities that support the climate transition. Judges highlighted Railpen’s strength in direct private markets active ownership at scale, innovative investment structures, and a clear focus on sectors that can drive meaningful environmental progress – including earlier‑stage opportunities with strong transition potential.

This recognition reflects how Railpen’s private markets approach reinforces our purpose: to secure our members’ futures by investing responsibly, thoughtfully, and with long‑term sustainable impact at the core of our decision‑making.

Innovation in Investment Initiatives – highly commended

Railpen was highly commended in the Innovation in Investment Initiatives category at the PMI Pinnacle Awards 2025 for our pioneering work on the Cambridge innovation cluster, including Mill Yard and Botanic Place. The judges recognised the strategic ambition and community value created through these projects, which support the UK’s science and technology ecosystem and contribute to long‑term sustainable growth.

This commendation highlights Railpen’s commitment to investing in places and projects that create lasting value for members and the communities we serve – reinforcing our purpose of securing our members’ future through thoughtful, impactful investment.

Young Achiever of the Year – highly commended

Charlotte Bowe

Railpen’s Charlotte Bowe was Highly Commended in the Young Achiever of the Year category at the Professional Pensions Women in Pensions Awards 2025. The judges recognised her as one of the standout emerging talents in the industry, celebrating her contributions to member‑focused communication and her role in helping shape a positive future for pension savers. Charlotte’s commendation was highlighted alongside the official winners list published by Professional Pensions, and she shared her pride in being recognised at an event honouring inspiring women across the sector.

Her creativity, professionalism and commitment to producing clear, engaging content support Railpen’s purpose: to secure our members’ future by communicating in ways that empower and inform them.

ESG Manager of the Year

Railpen was named ESG Manager of the Year at the UK Pensions Awards 2025, recognising our industry‑leading approach to responsible investment and stewardship. The judges selected Railpen as the winner in this highly competitive category, reflecting our strong integration of ESG considerations across our investment decisions.

Railpen was named to the RAAI 2025 Leaders List, recognised as one of the Top 30 most responsible asset allocators globally. This acknowledgement highlights Railpen's strong commitment to responsible investment, stewardship and long‑term value creation for members.

This global ranking reinforces Railpen’s position as a leading asset owner integrating sustainability, effective governance and thoughtful capital allocation into our investment approach – all central to our purpose of securing our members’ future.

Rising Star of Trading/ Execution

Alexander Hang

Railpen’s Alexander Hang was named one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution 2025, recognising him as one of the most promising emerging talents on the buy‑side. The accolade celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill, innovation and drive in trading and execution roles across the industry, and Alex was selected as part of a prestigious group highlighted for going above and beyond in their contribution to markets and investment delivery.

Alex’s strong work ethic, commitment to innovation and focus on delivering better outcomes for members are what really stood out – qualities described by the Head of Trading as a clear embodiment of Railpen’s purpose and values.

World Pension Summit Awards – Rising Star

Kamel Mallat

Railpen’s Kamel Mallat was recognised as a Rising Star at the World Pension Summit Awards 2025, celebrating his growing influence and leadership within the global pensions industry. As Railpen’s Head of ALM & Research Analytics, Kamel was highlighted by Pensions & Investments as one of the standout talents shaping the future of retirement outcomes through analytical excellence and forward‑looking investment insight.

Kamel has long been regarded internally as a rising star whose work strengthens Railpen’s ability to deliver better long‑term outcomes for members – making this industry recognition especially meaningful.