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Unigarant new member of VBDO

03/12/2024

The VBDO welcomes insurer Unigarant as the newest member of the VBDO. The organization informs us: “As an insurer, investor and employer, we feel the responsibility and have the duty to contribute to a sustainable future. We not only insure […]

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Ranking Dutch pension Funds Benchmark 2024

27/11/2024

Publication: Ranking benchmark Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 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 […]

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Startgreen Capital new VBDO member

15/11/2024

The VBDO welcomes impact fund manager Startgreen Capital as its latest member. The organization informs us: “Because we have been building a sustainable economy with our Article 9 funds since 2006, we are delighted to join the VBDO. As a […]

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Polestar Capital joins VBDO

05/11/2024

The VBDO welcomes asset manager Polestar Capital as the newest member of VBDO. The organization lets us know: “As Polestar Capital, an asset manager with a 100% impact focus, we are delighted to join the VBDO. Polestar Capital develops and […]

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Benchmark Responsible Investment by Dutch Pension Funds 2023

02/10/2024

Benchmark Duch Pension Funds Key findings Female board representation remains low In the 2015 benchmark report, it was reported that only 16% of Dutch pension fund board members were women. In this year’s research, this percentage has risen to 32%. […]

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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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Future publications

01/06/2024

On the form below you can indicate which future publications are of interest to you. We will then email them directly to you on the publication date.    

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VBDO officially participates in Platform Living Wage Financials

13/05/2024

Everyone deserves a wage level necessary to afford a decent standard of living for themselves and their families. That’s what a living wage means. Living wages are often higher than a government’s minimum wage. However, a minimum wage does not […]

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Univé newest member of VBDO

10/05/2024

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Univé as the newest member of the VBDO. With this, Univé underlines its importance in society. Erik de Boer, Director of Finance & Risk at Univé: “As a non-profit cooperative, we help […]

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ONVZ insurer joins VBDO

07/05/2024

We announce with great pleasure that ONVZ Zorgverzekeraar has joined the VBDO. In doing so, ONVZ sends a clear signal that its mission extends beyond providing individual healthcare. Marco Saas, CFRO at ONVZ: ‘ONVZ is a specialised health insurer. As […]

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VBDO’s AGM engagement themes 2024

03/04/2024

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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More investors join as Investor Initiative on Responsible Nickel Supply Chains has kicked-off

18/03/2024

VBDO is thrilled to announce that the inaugural meeting of our Investor Initiative on Responsible Nickel Supply Chains has taken place, marking a significant step forward in our collective mission. With 31 investors wielding a formidable US $2.7 trillion in […]

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