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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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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
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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Lack of attention for non-material topics because of implementation CSRD
27/06/2024
Publication: AGM Engagement Report 2024 - From Compliance to Leadership
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), […]
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How should our pension funds invest? Preferably without blinders and with sound financial sense.
Auteur: Jacqueline Duiker, Sr. Sustainability Manager VBDO - 26/06/2024
With the recently adopted Aartsen motion, the House of Representatives is sending a strong signal to the pension sector that it is not up to them to take a political stand by investing in an activist or idealistic manner, but […]
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Allow my generation a pension to live for
Auteur: Maarten Busch, Project Manager Sustainability & Responsible Investment, VBDO - 21/06/2024
I belong to Generation Z and won’t retire for another 40 years. Still, I am seriously concerned. On Tuesday, June 4, a motion by the VVD, BBB and SGP against “activist or idealistic” investing was adopted. The motion requests the […]
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Unilever’s gone wrong packaging
Auteur: Freek van Til, Projectleader Plastic Engagement, VBDO - 15/05/2024
Unilever has long stood as a giant in the consumer goods industry. However, I strongly question whether this giant is taking the right steps. To my astonishment, last week in the FD, I read about their weakened goals regarding plastic […]
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AGM engagement seminar 2024
27/06/2024
During the seminar, we will bring you up to date on the key results of our visit to almost 40 shareholders’ meetings (AGMs) of the Netherlands’ largest companies. We will give you keen insight into recent developments and best practices, […]
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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Investors worldwide call for responsible mining practices in Nickel industries
20/02/2024
Publication: Investor statement on responsible EV nickel supply chains
VBDO report highlights need for more holistic approach to biodiversity
06/02/2024
Publication: Biodiversity and Business - Challenges and good practices
VBDO & Rainforest Foundation Norway investor statement on nickel mining and supply chains
11/01/2024
Publication: Investor Expectations Statement on Nickel 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 […]
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Seminar Bottom Line! – Responsible investing in the energy transition
29/02/2024
There is no doubt we need to accelerate the transition from fossil to renewable energy. But how do we ensure that we make this transition as fair as possible, with the lowest possible negative impact on people and nature? A […]
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