Living wage Archieven - Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development

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), […]

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 […]

AGM report 2016: Next Steps in Embedding Corporate Responsibility

27/06/2016

Publication: AGM report 2016: Next Steps in Embedding Corporate Responsibility

Management Summary Conclusion Sustainability is gaining momentum. The policies and transparency of Dutch listed companies regarding sustainability themes such as natural capital, social inclusion, living wage and tax have improved over the past years. Dutch listed companies are increasingly focusing […]