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Since its inception, the VBDO has attended the general meetings of shareholders (AGMs) of Dutch-listed companies. We want the impact of our engagement to be as large as possible. That is why every three years we prioritize sustainable themes that […]
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AGM calendar 2023
07/02/2023
A fair energy transition starts with fair investing
07/02/2023
One of the biggest challenges for achieving the Paris agreement is realizing a fair energy transition for developing countries. Think of countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and India, which depend on coal for their electricity supply. If this current dependence […]
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New VBDO AGM sustainability thema 2023 is advocacy & lobbying
20/01/2023
Every year, the VBDO asks material questions (engagement) to the directors of around 40 Dutch-listed companies to promote sustainable business operations. We ask these questions during general shareholders’ meetings (AGMs) in response to three themes in environment, social and good […]
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VBDOs AGM priority themes for 2023
20/01/2023
Since 1995 we have been a loyal visitor to general shareholders’ meetings (AGMs). Every year, we ask critical questions to the directors of around 40 Dutch, listed companies, to promote sustainable business operations. During the engagement process, the most material […]
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Living off the wind? Invest in sustainable energy
Auteur: Mart van Kuijk, Project Manager Sustainable Investment, VBDO - 04/01/2023
With the current developments in the energy market, sustainable investment in wind and solar energy does not seem like a bad idea. But there is a lot of choice and this can be opaque, especially for novice investors. ‘Sustainable investing […]
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VBDO wishes you all a healthy, blessed and sustainable 2023
02/01/2023
On December 22, the VBDO team experienced a wonderful, and warm ending to an eventful and successful VBDO year. Together we enjoyed the annual VBDO Christmas dinner, hosted by and at our director Angélique’s home at the dining table (dress […]
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Sustainability must be brought to our real-world economy
Auteur: Angélique Laskewitz, executive director VBDO - 30/12/2022
Much more capital is still going to fossil fuels than to sustainable energy. What do you think of that? “We are stuck together in the real economy and in fossil energy. Investors continue to invest money in those kinds of […]
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Sustainable investing requires self-reflection
Auteur: Sara Heinsbroek, Project Manager Sustainable Investment, VBDO - 29/12/2022
In the past, we have seen how the public debate on sustainability and the financial sector has hardened. Supervisors are carrying out raids and former top executives of large institutions are sounding the alarm. Opponents of responsible investing eagerly respond […]
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Online expert session Deforestation and financial decision-making
21/12/2022
NB. The language of this event is English Online VBDO expert session Deforestation and financial decision-making: what can investors do? Forests are the lungs of the world and play an important role in mitigating CO2 emissions. They are a vital […]
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Emiek Heemstra and Florine Kits van Heijningen join VBDO team
20/12/2022
Two new project managers, Florine Kits van Heijningen and Emiek Heemstra recently joined the VBDO team. We are excited about working together with them towards a more sustainable future. Emiek Heemstra ‘During my studies in International Development Studies and my […]
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Repsol and NN Group score highest on European tax transparency ranking
08/12/2022
Publication: Tax Transparency Benchmark 2022 - A comparative study of 78 Dutch and 25 EU stock-listed companies
Supermarkets and FMCGs are not taking responsibility to reduce plastic
Publication: Publicatie: Plastic Perspectives - An overview of the plastic activities of European and UK grocery retailers and FMCGs
Research among 18 European and UK multinationals shows that supermarkets and FMCGs are predominantly focused on recycling. Companies should aim for more ambitious and concrete targets to effectively reduce plastic use according to Plastic Perspectives, a report by the Dutch […]
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