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BOC Pension Scheme
The BOC Pension Scheme provides retirement benefits to members linked to Linde plc. It maintains a formal Responsible Investment Policy and produces...
BOC Pension Scheme
The BOC Pension Scheme provides retirement benefits to members linked to Linde plc. It maintains a formal Responsible Investment Policy and produces TCFD-aligned reporting. Allocations include indirect real estate exposure via Aviva Investors Property Fund, CBRE Global Investors, and Schroder Property Investment Management. Additional mandates cover Neuberger Berman commodities, natural catastrophe reinsurance, and a liability-driven investment portfolio valued at £1.262 billion. Geographic reach centers on the United Kingdom with select global holdings. The scheme engages Mercer as delegated investment manager since 2024 and WTW as scheme administrator since 2023. Northern Trust acts as global custodian. It holds limited partner positions with Coller Capital, Pantheon Ventures, and Innisfree. Governance rests with BOC Pension Scheme Trustees Limited, which receives operational support from Linde plc as principal employer.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Surrey
Corporate office
Forge, 43 Church Street West, Surrey, GU21 6HT, United Kingdom
Principals
Christoph Schlegel
Head of Pension Investments at Linde and Trustee
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at BOC Pension Scheme?
Christoph Schlegel serves as Head of Pension Investments at Linde and trustee. Mercer acts as delegated OCIO since 2024.
Does BOC Pension Scheme participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The scheme invests through pooled funds and limited partner commitments. Confirmed positions include Coller Capital and Pantheon Ventures.
What asset classes does BOC Pension Scheme hold?
Holdings span equities, bonds, real estate, private equity, commodities, and insurance-linked securities. A dedicated LDI portfolio hedges liabilities with gilts and derivatives.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The scheme serves current and former employees of Linde plc, formerly BOC Group, under a corporate guarantee from the parent.
How is BOC Pension Scheme related to Linde plc?
Linde plc acts as principal employer and provides a corporate guarantee. Christoph Schlegel holds a dual role at Linde and as scheme trustee.
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