Olivier Hofman, auteur op Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development

Voorkant VBDO AGM engagement report 2025

VBDO: Make stakeholder involvement backbone of corporate sustainability

26/06/2025

Publication: AGM Engagement Report 2025 - Weighing the anchor

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 […]

Vincent Triesschijn on trends and developments in sustainable investing

Auteur: Vincent Triesschijn, Global Head Sustainable Investment, ABN AMRO - 13/06/2025

NB. This article is part of our recent publication, the study guide Duurzaam beleggen door particulieren bij banken 2025 (available in Dutch only). Vincent Triesschijn is head of sustainable investing at ABN AMRO and is involved in integrating sustainability into investment […]

Investor briefing: Deep-Sea Mining – Risks, Realities & the Road Ahead

25/06/2025

This one-hour webinar will provide an up-to-date investor briefing on deep-sea mining, its risks and regulatory developments, and the role investors can play. It will review recent news, including proposals from the United States to unilaterally mine in international waters. […]

Sustainable Due Diligence: Towards fair value chains with engagement and impact

Auteur: Prajna Khanna, Global Head of Sustainability – Vice President bij Prosus Group - 03/06/2025

NB. This article was published as part of the VBDO thematic study, Towards a Responsible Value Chain – The role of investors and the CSDDD. Approach to due diligence First and foremost, it is key to have insight into your value […]

Hadewych Kuiper on developments and trends in sustainable investing

Auteur: Hadewych Kuiper, Managing Director bij Triodos Investment Management - 27/05/2025

NB. This article is part of our recent publication, the study guide Duurzaam beleggen door particulieren bij banken 2025 (available in Dutch only). Hadewych Kuiper has been Managing Director of Triodos Investment Management B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Triodos […]

No sustainable investment without fair taxes: why taxation is central to ESG

Auteur: Sebastien Akbik, Governance Specialist at Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) - 19/05/2025

NB. This article is part of our recent publication, Tax: An Investor Guide. Sebastien Akbik is a Governance Specialist at Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), where promoting tax responsibility and transparency is one of his focus areas. He led an […]

Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2025

18/09/2025

Responsible investment stewardship requires that asset owners and institutional investors understand the long-term ESG risks under the surface of portfolios. The Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit provides institutional investors with cutting-edge research, expert insights, and practitioner case studies that help navigate shifting […]

Webinar Deep Dive: China’s EV Strategy, Policy & Regulations

21/05/2025

China plays a critical role in the global energy transition, particularly in the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). As a major global buyer and processor of raw materials, China’s policies influence not only its own EV market, but also global […]

Statement: VBDO position on the Omnibus package and its implications for responsible business and investment

24/04/2025

As an investor association committed to a sustainable and responsible capital market, VBDO expresses deep concern over the recent approval by the European Parliament of the “stop-the-clock” mechanism under the EU Omnibus proposal. This proposal delays the implementation of the […]