After ten years of commitment to enhancing tax transparency, the Tax Transparency Benchmark 2024 reveals that 93% of companies in scope now publish their tax strategies—a significant leap from a little under half (45%) in 2015. This milestone underscores a […]
Publications 2024
Ranking benchmark Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2024
Ranking Dutch pension Funds Benchmark 2024
Winners of the Responsible Investment by Pension Funds Benchmark 2024 We recently published our benchmark Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2024. Our congratulations go out to the leaders in responsible investment among Dutch pension funds: 🏅 Large […]
Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2024 - The journey towards a sustainable world
VBDO Unveils Ambitious New Pension Fund Benchmark for 2024, Ranking Pension Fund Detailhandel as Top Performer in Responsible Investment
NB. The reports only lists a small ranking of pension funds. A full ranking of all funds an be found on this page. VBDO launches revised edition of pension fund benchmark The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) […]
AGM Engagement Report 2024 - From Compliance to Leadership
Lack of attention for non-material topics because of implementation CSRD
If not labelled as material for new European legislation, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies are falling behind with action and reporting on sustainable themes. This became evident from research by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO), […]
Investor statement on responsible EV nickel supply chains
Investors worldwide call for responsible mining practices in Nickel industries
31 investors with US$ 2.7 trillion in combined assets under management, have signed a statement demanding companies to enhance their environmental and social due diligence in nickel supply chains of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. They are calling for the […]
Biodiversity and Business - Challenges and good practices
VBDO report highlights need for more holistic approach to biodiversity
A new report by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) in collaboration with PwC entitled Biodiversity and Business highlights the need for companies to take a more holistic approach to biodiversity. The report highlights the actions and strategies […]
Investor Expectations Statement on Nickel Supply Chains
VBDO & Rainforest Foundation Norway investor statement on nickel mining and supply chains
VBDO calls on all its members and other institutional investors to sign our investor statement on the requirements for improved social and environmental conditions for the nickel mining industry. Investors expect improved social and environmental due diligence in nickel supply […]