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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 […]
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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
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 […]
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ABN AMRO’s Human Rights Conference – Access to Remedy
22/05/2025
More and more businesses dedicate substantial efforts in being responsible, sustainable, and mindful of future generations. But what can be done when business practices lead to significant harms to individuals and communities? How do we make it right? Rectifying these […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Investor Briefing on the 2025 Ranking Digital Rights Index
13/05/2025
On Tuesday, May 13th at 10 am ET/ 3 pm UK/ 4 pm CET, the Investor Alliance for Human Rights and World Benchmarking Alliance are hosting an hour-long investor briefing on the launch of the 2025 Ranking Digital Rights Index: Big […]
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Seminar Climate Engagement
21/05/2025
NB. This event is supported by L&G, Asset Management. Climate change is not a distant threat; it is an urgent reality. Investors, companies and civil society all have a role to play in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. […]
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Seminar Business and Biodiversity
20/11/2025
On November 20th, with the support of PWC, VBDO presents its new Business and Biodiversity benchmark. The report analyses how companies are addressing biodiversity loss, based on the performance of 30 European listed companies. During the seminar, we will present […]
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Seminar Responsible Investment by Dutch Insurers 2025
03/07/2025
NB. This event is in Dutch. During this seminar, we will discuss the most important results from the Responsible Investment by Insurers benchmark 2025 and announce the winner of the Insurers Responsible Investment Award 2025. This year, special attention will […]
AGM engagement seminar 2025
26/06/2025
NB. This event will be hosted in Dutch. Since 1995, VBDO has been asking critical questions about sustainability at the General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMs) of the Netherlands’ largest companies. The three focus themes of our engagement in 2025 are […]
Deep dive webinar: Evaluating Mining Standards: Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities
19/03/2025
As the energy transition accelerates, ensuring strong environmental and social due diligence in mining is essential to achieving a just and responsible shift away from fossil fuels. This webinar provides a deep dive into key mining standards, including IRMA, IFC […]
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Biodiversity benchmark pilot key results
24/02/2025
Publication: Business & Biodiversity Benchmark (Pilot): Key Results
We are losing biodiversity rapidly: the WWF Living Planet report concludes that one million species are threatened with extinction. Moreover, 81% of European protected habitats have a poor or bad conservation status. As such, we have studied how Dutch financial […]
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