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PLA Policies


The Port of London Authority is committed to performing all its duties and tasks in a timely, positive, cost-effective and ethical manner, balancing the needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders and interested parties to ensure the tidal Thames remains a vibrant contributor to the UK economy, a place of recreation and a safe-guarded environment. To do this, we have set forth the following policies:

Our Key Roles


The Port of London Authority has statutory responsibilities in core areas.
January 2024
As custodians of the tidal Thames our mission is to conserve and improve the river alongside its use as a thriving port and waterway. We are committed to sustainable development.
January 2024
The Port of London Authority has the primary responsibility for maintaining safe access and managing the safety of vessels, the general public and all users of the tidal River Thames.
January 2024
The PLA is the statutory harbour authority for the Port of London and has been designated a “strategic authority” in respect of the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Our Pledges


The Port of London Authority is committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards.
January 2024
The Port of London Authority applies the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its business activities.
November 2012
The PLA supports a range of charities directly related to the river, marine skills and preserving the Port’s archive.
Current Consultations
We engage actively with stakeholders along the Thames, including river users, local authorities, interest groups, government and many other bodies.
January 2024
We are committed to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
February 2024
The Port of London Authority respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. Here's how we handle your information.
May 2020
We're committing to more than halve our carbon emissions within five years and achieve Net Zero by 2040, or sooner.
January 2024
We aim to perform all our duties in a timely, positive and cost-effective manner, balancing the needs and expectations of interested parties.
January 2024
Operations we engage in may be subject to sanctions imposed by multiple government authorities.
January 2021
The PLA is committed to sourcing goods and services in a responsible, fair and sustainable manner.

Our Standards


Port of London Authority expects its employees to meet high standards.
June 2021
The Port of London Authority has developed this policy as part of a positive approach to tackling alcohol and substance related issues at work.
January 2024
We are committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and aspire to influence the wider river community and those who work with us.

Pension Schemes


Statement of Investment Principles and Engagement Policy Implementation Statements for Port of London Authority-administered pension plans.

PLAPF

Port of London Authority Pension Fund
Statement of Investment Principles
This Statement has been prepared in accordance with section 35 of the Pensions Act 1995 (as amended by the Pensions Act 2004 and the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005) July 2023 -- Read the statement >>>

Engagement Policy Implementation Statement
On 6 June 2019, the Government published the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment and Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (the "Regulations"). The Regulations require that the Committee produces an annual implementation statement which outlines the following:
  • Explain how and the extent to which they have followed their engagement policy, which is outlined in the SIP.
  • Describe the voting behaviour by, or on behalf of the Committee (including the most significant votes cast by the Committee or on their behalf) during the Fund year and state any use of the services of a proxy voter during that year.
This document sets out the details, as outlined above. The Engagement Policy Implementation Statement has been prepared by the Committee and covers the Fund year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Read the statement >>>

WWOPF

Widows’, Widowers’ & Orphans’ Pension
Statement of Investment Principles
This Statement has been prepared in accordance with section 35 of the Pensions Act 1995 (as amended by the Pensions Act 2004, and the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005). Read the statement

Engagement Policy Implementation Statement
On 6 June 2019, the Government published the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment and Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (the "Regulations"). The Regulations require that the Committee produces an annual implementation statement which outlines the following:
  • Explain how and the extent to which they have followed their engagement policy, which is outlined in the SIP.
  • Describe the voting behaviour by, or on behalf of the Committee (including the most significant votes cast by the Committee or on their behalf) during the Fund year and state any use of the services of a proxy voter during that year.
This document sets out the details, as outlined above. The Engagement Policy Implementation Statement has been prepared by the Committee and covers the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Read the statement

PLARB

PLA Retirement Benefits Scheme
Statement of Investment Principles
This Statement has been prepared in accordance with section 35 of the Pensions Act 1995 (as amended by the Pensions Act 2004, and the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005). September 2020 Read the statement

Engagement Policy Implementation Statement
This document sets out the actions undertaken by the Trustees, its service providers and investment managers, to implement the stewardship policy set out in the Statement of Investment Principles ("SIP"). The document includes voting and engagement information that has been gathered from the asset managers and an overview of how the policies within the SIP have been implemented during the reporting period. This is the engagement policy implementation statement the Trustees have prepared and covers the year ending 31 March 2023. Read the statement

ESLPS

Estuary Services Limited Pension Scheme
Statement of Investment Principles
This Statement has been prepared in accordance with section 35 of the Pensions Act 1995 (as amended by the Pensions Act 2004, and the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005). Read the statement

Engagement Policy Implementation Statement
On 6 June 2019, the Government published the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment and Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (the "Regulations"). The Regulations require that the Committee produces an annual implementation statement which outlines the following:
  • Explain how and the extent to which they have followed their engagement policy, which is outlined in the SIP.
  • Describe the voting behaviour by, or on behalf of the Committee (including the most significant votes cast by the Committee or on their behalf) during the Fund year and state any use of the services of a proxy voter during that year.
This document sets out the details, as outlined above. The Engagement Policy Implementation Statement has been prepared by the Committee and covers the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Read the statement