Vermogensbeheerders: probleem of oplossing bij duurzaam beleggen?
In December 2008, the VBDO (Association of Investors for Sustainable Development) published the second benchmark report on responsible investments with pension funds and pension insurers in cooperation with research consultancy Profundo. This report showed the pivotal role asset managers play in the implementation and execution of responsible investments for pension funds. In order to provide pension funds with tools to continue their progress on responsible investment, the VBDO and Profundo decided to do an explorative research to find out what asset managers do with respect to responsible investment and what services they provide to pension funds.
This report presents the research results.First the report gives some background information on pension funds, asset managers, the developments of fiduciary management and socially responsible investment. Then it explains the research methodology and the results. The final part discusses the conclusions and the different services asset managers can offer pension funds looking for ways to strengthen their responsible investment policy and activity.
The appendix provides an overview of all asset managers included in this research and the services they provide pension funds. We would like to acknowledge the valuable inputs by asset managers. This research has been made possible with the financial support of OxfamNovib. The responsibility for its contents, conclusions and recommendations, however, lie with the VBDO.