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We have been a loyal visitor to general shareholders’ meetings (AGMs) for more than a quarter of a century. Every year, we ask critical questions to the directors of around 40 Dutch, listed companies, in order to promote sustainable business […]
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Ocean sustainability – Expert session
14/04/2022
Webinar recording This year’s World Ocean Day, on 8 June, is asking for awareness and support to protect at least 30% of the world’s lands, waters, and oceans by 2030. Safeguarding at least 30% through a network of highly protected […]
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The purpose of finance and investment – Episode 1: The origins of finance and investment
05/04/2022
The world’s severe challenges to sustainable development call for financial decision-making from investors in capital markets, CFOs within companies, and governmental policymakers to meet them. This is especially true now when private markets also begin to suffer the consequences of […]
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WWF Webinar – Bridging the gaps in ESG water data to create opportunities for investors
24/03/2022
Investors currently lack contextual focus and common definitions when it comes to mainstream ESG water data. Moreover, limited information on value chains means that data is often lacking or misinterpreted, resulting in a narrow understanding of water (both in terms […]
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AGM calendar 2022
22/02/2022
Since our foundation in 1995, the VBDO has attended the general meetings of shareholders (AGMs) of the biggest Dutch stock listed companies. We want the impact of our engagement to be as great as possible. That is why we prioritize […]
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Pension funds in the Netherlands outperform insurers on climate change
24/01/2022
Publication: Dutch Institutional Investors and Climate Change - Institutional investors are taking action, but are they doing enough to win the race towards net zero?
Sustainable investing by pension funds does not yet translate into a sustainable world
01/11/2021
Publication: Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2021
Many Dutch insurers lack climate policy
20/10/2021
Publication: Benchmark on Responsible Investments by Insurers in the Netherlands 2021
Biodiversity integration in the Dutch financial sector: Why it’s critical to be proactive and invest in nature
14/10/2021
Publication: Biodiversity integration in the Dutch financial sector: Why it’s critical to be proactive and invest in nature
Athora Netherlands most sustainable insurance company
30/09/2021
Today, the results of the new benchmark Responsible Investment by Dutch Insurance Companies 2021 showed that Athora Netherlands is the most sustainable insurer in the Netherlands. The VBDO congratulates Athora with this well-deserved title! Annemarie Mijer, CRO of Athora Netherlands […]
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VBDO signs letter Kirsten Schuijt WWF to Mariëtte Hamer
28/07/2021
On May 17, Kirsten Schuijt, general director of WWF Netherlands, sent a letter to Mariëtte Hamer, with an appeal to combat the biodiversity crisis. She mentions 5 main points: Cut nitrogen emissions by half by 2030; Making the North Sea […]
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Increased commitments on sustainable performance of companies, transparency is lacking
30/06/2021
Publication: AGM engagement report 2021 - Setting the pace
Every year, the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) visits the shareholders’ meetings of the largest Dutch, stock-listed companies to obtain commitments on sustainable performance. This is based on extensive research into (non) sustainable performances of these companies. […]
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