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Join us for a webinar on Labour Rights Violations in Indonesia’s Nickel Mining Industry. As the demand for nickel in the global battery supply chain grows, so do concerns about the labour conditions behind its extraction. The webinar will spotlight the […]
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Deep-dive webinar Labour Rights Violations in Indonesia’s Nickel Mining Industry
16/10/2024
Webinar Key Insights on Biodiversity
20/09/2024
This event is organised by VBDO, with support from PWC. Its spoken language is English. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in supporting ecosystems that drive our economies. This session will delve deeper into this: we will discuss the unique challenges, […]
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Seminar Investing in the (EV) Energy Transition
20/09/2024
NB. This event is in the past and was supported by BlackRock. The energy transition is one of our time’s most pressing societal issues. The transition to a sustainable energy supply and EV industry is crucial to limit global warming […]
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MSCI Research’s Human Rights Breakfast Event
25/09/2024
NB. This event is organised by VBDO member MSCI. Human rights regulations for corporations and investors alike have gained significant momentum in recent years. MSCI ESG Research estimates that over 80% of the MSCI ACWI Index (by market capitalisation) is […]
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Webinar Investing in Water
12/09/2024
NB. This event is supported by Legal & General Investment Management. This webinar explores the critical role water plays in sustaining life on Earth. With only 2.5% of the planet’s water usable for human consumption, climate change is intensifying the […]
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Seminar Responsible Investment by Dutch Pension Funds 2024
26/11/2024
We are pleased to announce the publication and presentation of the most important results from the VBDO Benchmark Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2024. The annual VBDO Benchmark Pension Funds is a household name in the pension […]
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Nickel Institute: Towards a ‘Win-Win’ Sustainable Nickel Industry
02/10/2024
The sustainable viability of the nickel industry and its products is critical if we want to ensure that nickel continues to be a key component for future low-carbon technologies. There are, however, some ESG concerns around nickel production, yet experience […]
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Dependence on nature for the future of business too often underestimated
Auteur: Alexander Spek, Sustainability Lead, PwC & Angélique Laskewitz, Executive Director, VBDO - 31/07/2024
What are (listed) companies doing to reduce their negative impact on biodiversity and increase their future-proofness? And what are the good practices to learn from? Investors are already working on it, large organizations need incentives to get started, and the […]
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HUMAN 2024
07/10/2024
HUMAN is a partnership between EY, CNV International, and ABN AMRO that promotes human rights. The theme of HUMAN 2024 is the regulation and implementation of the Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The OECD Due Diligence guideline contains a […]
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Investors can and should take tougher action against child labour
Auteur: Pauline Neefjes, Senior Specialist Childs Rights and Companies, Unicef & Manon Koelewijn, Project Manager Sustainability & Responsible Investment, VBDO - 23/07/2024
It seems like we all take child labour for granted. At least, you could almost draw that conclusion. Meanwhile, we have been “celebrating” the International Day Against Child Labour for over twenty years. It is a day when we reflect […]
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Scildon Joins VBDO: Together Towards a Sustainable Future
15/07/2024
The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) is pleased to announce that insurer Scildon has recently joined as a new member. With this step, Scildon strengthens its commitment to sustainability and socially responsible investing. Wim van Huizen, Sustainability […]
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Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2024
07/11/2024
NB. This event is organised by VBDO member Morningstar. Responsible investment stewardship requires that investors understand the long-term ESG risks under the surface of portfolios. The Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit provides institutional investors with cutting-edge research, expert insights, and practitioner case […]
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