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Top European investors are calling on the EU Parlement institutions to deliver strong regulation on packaging and waste. They want the proposal to maintain the European Commission’s ambition on waste prevention and reuse, measures they consider critical to protect returns […]
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VBDO welcomes Ahold Delhaize Pensioen as new member
10/07/2023
Ahold Delhaize Pension recently became a member of VBDO. The entire VBDO team warmly welcomes them and of course, we look forward to further, sustainable cooperation. They are happy to introduce themselves: Ahold Delhaize Pension invests in the future of […]
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Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit (Oct 11 & 12)
11/10/2023
NB. The summit is a highly curated event with a program catered to Chief Investment Officers, Board Members, Senior Portfolio Managers and ESG/Impact Investing Officers of professional organisations. Morningstar reserves the right to decline any registrants who do not fit this […]
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Seminar Benchmark Responsible Investment by Dutch Pension Funds 2023
05/07/2023
We are pleased to announce the publication and presentation of the VBDO Benchmark Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2023. The annual VBDO Benchmark Pension Funds is a household word in the pension world. Every year the […]
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Dutch listed companies fail to address biodiversity
29/06/2023
Publication: AGM engagement report 2023 - Moving Forward Together
VBDO (Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development) today unveiled the key findings of its annual general meeting (AGM) engagement report. The report sheds light on crucial insights gained through VBDO’s engagement activities with 33 Dutch-listed companies on biodiversity. It […]
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A company that stays silent now agrees to fossil subsidy
27/06/2023
Can striving for an inclusive and sustainable Netherlands go hand in hand with providing fossil subsidies? VNO-NCW thinks so. Last week, VNO-NCW signed a letter published in de Volkskrant calling for the provision of fossil fuel subsidies. Adjusting the rules […]
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HUMAN 2023: implementation of the CSDDD
10/10/2023
HUMAN is a partnership between EY, CNV International and ABN AMRO, which is committed to promoting human rights. The theme of HUMAN 2023 is the implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The European Parliament agreed on […]
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FAQ workflow change VBDO research
16/06/2023
VBDO will stop using Lestrade’s Holly Platform. The platform was used to collect and analyze data for our studies. We are therefore switching to a different working method. Below you will find the most frequently asked questions about this change. […]
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Seminar Biodiversity
19/09/2023
This event is organized by VBDO member AXA, supported by VBDO. Biodiversity is in decline at the fastest rate in our history. Our financial system depends on biodiversity, yet at the same time it contributes to this decline. Investors and […]
Seminar Benchmark Responsible Investment by Dutch Insurers 2023
06/09/2023
NB. This event will be hosted in Dutch During the seminar, we will present the main results of our benchmark responsible investment by insurers: Responsible Investment by Insurance Companies in the Netherlands 2023 – Confronting climate risks: a dual challenge. […]
AGM Engagement Seminar 2023
05/06/2023
VBDO has been a loyal visitor to general shareholders’ meetings (AGMs, or AVA’s in Dutch) for more than a quarter of a century. Every year we ask board members of 40 Dutch-listed companies, questions and commitments to promote sustainable business […]
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Future publication: AGM engagement report 2024
01/06/2023
VBDO will soon publish it’s annual AGM engagement report. Would you like to be the first one to receive this publication? Let us know! On the form below you can indicate which future publications are of interest to you. We […]
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