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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
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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Oxari new VBDO member
18/02/2025
VBDO welcomes ESG data analyst Oxari as the newest member. The organisation informs us: “Oxari believes that sustainability starts with insight. Transparent and reliable data is key to responsible and future-proof business practices. By joining VBDO, we reinforce our mission […]
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VBDO 2025 AGM engagement dates announced
17/02/2025
Since its foundation in 1995, VBDO has attended the general meetings of shareholders (AGMs) of Dutch listed companies. During the AGMs, we ask critical questions about three different ESG themes and have kept a finger on the pulse over the […]
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VBDO’s AGM engagement themes 2025
17/02/2025
Since 1995, we have been a loyal visitor to general shareholders’ meetings (AGMs). Every year, we ask critical questions to the directors of around 40 Dutch-listed companies to promote sustainable business operations. The material environmental, social, and governance issues concerning […]
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ABP’s approach to responsible tax
Auteur: Astrid Durgaram, Expert Advisor Legal and Tax at Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP - 11/02/2025
This article is part of our recent publication, Tax: An Investor Guide. Astrid Durgaram is Expert Advisor Legal and Tax at Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, where she advises on legal and tax matters regarding asset management, third-party agreements, and financial regulations. […]
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CNV Internationaal’s vision on responsible value chains
Auteur: Alien Huizing, Responsible Business Conduct Advisor & Suzan Cornelissen, Programme Manager Indonesia at CNV Internationaal - 10/02/2025
This article can also be found in our recent publication Towards a responsible value chain – The role of investors and the CSDDD. Insight into the value chains Company products should respect people and nature. To support this, CNV Internationaal […]
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Faitrade’s vision on responsible value chains
Auteur: Karen Bouwsma, Senior Policy Advisor at Fairtrade - 03/02/2025
This article is part of our recent publication, Towards a responsible value chain – The role of investors and the CSDDD. Fairtrade is an international social movement and a certification scheme aimed at changing the way trade works through better […]
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Platform Living Wage Financials publishes annual Living Wage report 2024
20/01/2025
The new annual report of the Platform Living Wage Financials (PLWF) has been published – Turning Commitments into Action: Defining the Future for a Living Wage. The report describes the status of the theme within the clothing and footwear industry […]
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SAIL Investments newest VBDO member
15/01/2025
VBDO welcomes asset manager SAIL Investments as the newest member of the VBDO. The organisation informs us: “SAIL Investments is a global sustainable private credit asset manager. Its strategic investment approach is to define a robust sustainability framework pre-lending and […]
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Why companies must embrace Indigenous knowledge to protect biodiversity
Auteur: Emiek Heemstra, Project Manager Responsible Investment & Sustainability, VBDO - 31/12/2024
From illegal farming on Indigenous land in Brazil to the forced displacement of Indigenous groups in Peru due to logging, recent headlines have continuously highlighted corporate neglect of Indigenous rights and knowledge. This is part of a troubling pattern: companies acting without meaningful consultation […]
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Rainforest Foundation Norway Lid van de VBDO
27/12/2024
Just before the new year, we welcome another new member! Rainforest Foundation Norway has also joined our association: “Protecting rainforests is critical for preserving biodiversity, combating climate change, and supporting communities that rely on these ecosystems. The rising demand for […]
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