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• One-third of the asset managers surveyed by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) indicate that they see the complexity of the energy transition as their biggest challenge; • To date, the current investments required still fall short […]
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Asset managers struggle with energy transition complexity
08/03/2023
Publication: Asset managers facing the energy transition: An overview of challenges, opportunities & required actions
Global Impact Investing Network survey
21/02/2023
Requested: survey participants The purpose of the Global Impact Investor Survey is to learn about your organization’s asset allocations to impact, impact measurement and management practices, and perceptions on the state of the impact investing market. This survey provides a […]
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A fair energy transition starts with fair investing
07/02/2023
One of the biggest challenges for achieving the Paris agreement is realizing a fair energy transition for developing countries. Think of countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and India, which depend on coal for their electricity supply. If this current dependence […]
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Sustainable investing requires self-reflection
Auteur: Sara Heinsbroek, Project Manager Sustainable Investment, VBDO - 29/12/2022
In the past, we have seen how the public debate on sustainability and the financial sector has hardened. Supervisors are carrying out raids and former top executives of large institutions are sounding the alarm. Opponents of responsible investing eagerly respond […]
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Online expert session Deforestation and financial decision-making
21/12/2022
NB. The language of this event is English Online VBDO expert session Deforestation and financial decision-making: what can investors do? Forests are the lungs of the world and play an important role in mitigating CO2 emissions. They are a vital […]
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Dutch pension funds increasingly focus on biodiversity
01/11/2022
Publication: Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2022 - Reflection: beyond the benchmark
Presentation theme study Impact Investing
10/11/2022
Theme study Impact Investing On November 10, VBDO presents her most recent study on Impact Investing in illiquid markets for Dutch pension funds, in collaboration with Achmea Investment Management and WWF. You may pre-order a digital copy of the report […]
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Presentation Benchmark on responsible investment by pension funds in the Netherlands 2022
31/10/2022
We are pleased to announce the publication and presentation of the VBDO Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2022. The annual VBDO Benchmark Pension Funds is a household name in the pension world. Each year, the […]
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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VBDO publishes podcast: The purpose of finance and investment
05/06/2022
The worlds’ severe challenges on sustainable development call for financial decision-making from investors on capital markets, CFO’s within companies and governmental policymakers, to meet them. Especially now, at a point in time when private markets are also beginning to suffer […]
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The purpose of finance and investment – Episode 5: Transforming finance
27/05/2022
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. Especially now, at a point in time when private markets are also beginning to suffer […]
Read moreThe purpose of finance and investment – Episode 4: Managing for value
26/05/2022
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. Especially now, at a point in time when private markets are also beginning to suffer […]
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