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Finally, Heineken has acknowledged its debts. Even though the beer multinational primarily passed on its responsibility to its subsidiary in Russia, it has now offered an official apology. Heineken had, although admitted afterwards, granted permission to launch 61 new products […]
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Heineken, donate your Russian tax to Ukraine
Auteur: Stijn Scholten, project manager sustainability & responsible investment - 27/03/2023
Structural lobby washing requires a responsible strategy
Auteur: Stijn Scholten, project manager sustainability & responsible investment - 14/03/2023
Lobby washing Although the term greenwashing has been known for a long time, a new phenomenon emerged from recent research by VBDO, namely ”lobby washing”. Supermarkets and FMCGs such as Ahold Delhaize and Henkel are happy to show the general […]
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New VBDO AGM sustainability thema 2023 is advocacy & lobbying
20/01/2023
Every year, the VBDO asks material questions (engagement) to the directors of around 40 Dutch-listed companies to promote sustainable business operations. We ask these questions during general shareholders’ meetings (AGMs) in response to three themes in environment, social and good […]
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VBDOs AGM priority themes for 2023
20/01/2023
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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Supermarkets and FMCGs are not taking responsibility to reduce plastic
Publication: Publicatie: Plastic Perspectives - An overview of the plastic activities of European and UK grocery retailers and FMCGs
Research among 18 European and UK multinationals shows that supermarkets and FMCGs are predominantly focused on recycling. Companies should aim for more ambitious and concrete targets to effectively reduce plastic use according to Plastic Perspectives, a report by the Dutch […]
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HUMAN – Access to Remedy
13/12/2022
NB. There is no recording available for this event. However, its speaker presentations can be found on this webpage. Every year, VBDO organizes the human rights event HUMAN, in collaboration with EY, CNV International and ABN AMRO. HUMAN is intended […]
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VBDO Webinar: Plastic Perspectives
02/11/2022
Plastic perspectives: an overview of listed EU+UK FMCGs and grocery retailers’ plastic strategy Note: This webinar is in English On November 23rd, VBDO presented her most recent study on plastic footprints, ambitions and plastic lobbying in listed European and UK […]
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EU + NL Tax Transparency Benchmark Seminar 2022
08/12/2022
On December 8, VBDO presents the EU and NL edition of the 2022 Tax Transparency Benchmark, including 104 listed companies. The benchmark and awards will be presented at the EU + NL Tax Transparency Seminar at Robeco, Rotterdam. Hybrid Seminar […]
Does the SFDR help with the choice for sustainable investment?
18/08/2022
New legislation has been in force within the European Union since March 2021. The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) aims to get more money for positive impact. By demanding greater transparency from providers of financial products, it is expected that […]
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Biodiversity found to be important theme for Dutch listed companies
30/06/2022
Publication: AGM engagement report 2022 - Keep Up
For 85% of Dutch companies conservation of biodiversity is seen as important; Financial institutions in particular are putting pressure on companies for improvement; Only 26% of the companies surveyed have concrete objectives for preserving biodiversity. Biodiversity finally on the agenda […]
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VBDO supports CSR platform call to Minister Schreinemacher
08/03/2022
The European Commission recently published a proposal for rules for sustainable and responsible business in global supply chains. The proposal includes a due diligence obligation for companies and a promise that governments will monitor compliance with the rules. However, according […]
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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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