All major insurers now recognise sustainability as core to investment strategy, but stronger execution and transparency are still needed. Utrecht, July 3rd, 2025 — Dutch insurers have never been more aligned in their commitment to responsible investment. The revised 2025 […]
As investor and regulatory pressure mount, a new report reveals that while companies increasingly recognise their role in sustainable development, true impact will hinge on embedding these ambitions into formal strategies and deeper dialogue with value chain stakeholders. Chain-driven activities […]
We are losing biodiversity rapidly: the WWF Living Planet report concludes that one million species are threatened with extinction. Moreover, 81% of European protected habitats have a poor or bad conservation status. As such, we have studied how Dutch financial […]
Tax transparency has become an essential aspect of responsible investment. The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) updates this guide to reflect the evolving regulatory landscape and the growing expectations of stakeholders regarding corporate tax practices. Institutional investors […]
Utrecht, Netherlands, January 2025 – The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) has released its latest report, “Towards a Responsible Value Chain: The Role of Investors and the CSDDD,” a compelling call for businesses and investors to embrace […]
After ten years of commitment to enhancing tax transparency, the Tax Transparency Benchmark 2024 reveals that 93% of companies in scope now publish their tax strategies—a significant leap from a little under half (45%) in 2015. This milestone underscores a […]
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 […]
NB. The reports only lists a small ranking of pension funds. A full ranking of all funds an be found on this page. VBDO launches revised edition of pension fund benchmark The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) […]
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), […]
36 investors with US$4.5 trillion in combined assets under management, have signed a statement demanding companies to enhance their environmental and social due diligence in nickel supply chains of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. They are calling for the incorporation […]
A new report by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) in collaboration with PwC entitled Biodiversity and Business highlights the need for companies to take a more holistic approach to biodiversity. The report highlights the actions and strategies […]
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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