On December 1st, 2020, the Brazilian space agency INPE announced that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon had risen to a record level, the highest in 12 years. Beef production in Latin America is linked to deforestation. VBDO, IUCN NL and […]
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Deforestation risks in Latin America: Recommendations for investors
02/12/2020
Publication: Whitepaper - Recommendations for investors on deforestation and conversion risks related to cattle ranching and beef supply chains in Latin America
Voting for sustainability seen by pension funds as an important tool, despite limited application
12/11/2020
Publication: Proxy Voting for Sustainability - Research among Dutch Pension Funds
Dutch pension funds challenged to translate sustainable policy into practice
26/10/2020
Publication: Benchmark on Responsible Investments by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2020
Each year, the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) examines the performance of the responsible investment policy of Dutch pension funds (supported by FNV). The benchmark assesses the 50 largest pension funds in the Netherlands, together accounting for 92% […]
Read more DownloadInstitutional investors with more than €900 billion assets under management calling for improvement in mining sector
27/09/2020
Publication: Investor Statement on responsible water management as part of a responsible mining policy
In an Investor Statement published today by the Dutch branch of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN NL) and the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO), 16 international institutional investors call for sustainability in the sector. The […]
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27/09/2020
Publication: Investor Engagement Guide on Biodiversity and Mining
Investor Engagement Guide on Reclamation and Mining
27/09/2020
Publication: Investor Engagement Guide on Reclamation and Mining
Investor Engagement Guide on Water Management and Mining
27/09/2020
Publication: Investor Engagement Guide on Water Management and Mining
Sustainable investing by private individuals more than doubles
07/08/2020
Publication: Studiegids duurzaam beleggen voor particulieren via banken
More than 50 commitments to sustainability by companies despite COVID-19
09/07/2020
Publication: AGM engagement report: Momentum - 25 Years of Engagement
White paper – Round Table on Climate Adaptation
12/12/2019
Publication: White paper - Round Table on Climate Adaptation
Benchmark Responsible Investments by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2019
18/11/2019
Publication: Benchmark Responsible Investments by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2019
Dutch Institutional Investors and Climate Change – Becoming Part of the Solution
15/11/2019