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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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Webinar Deep Dive: China’s EV Strategy, Policy & Regulations
21/05/2025
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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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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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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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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ItaSIF – The plastic crisis: how sustainable finance can drive change
06/03/2025
In the last 20 years global output of plastic doubled, and most plastic waste was dumped into the environment. Plastic has huge impacts on marine biodiversity. Oil-producing countries opposed setting a plastic production reduction target at the late 2024 negotiation to put an end […]
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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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Tax Investor Guide 2025 (executive summary)
07/02/2025
Publication: Tax: An Investor Guide
Tax transparency has become an essential aspect of responsible investment. The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) updates this guide to reflect the evolving regulatory landscape and the growing expectations of stakeholders regarding corporate tax practices. Institutional investors […]
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VBDO Report Urges Companies and Investors to Lead the Transition to Responsible Value Chains
29/01/2025
Publication: Towards a responsible value chain - The role of investors and the CSDDD
A Decade of Progress: 9 out of 10 of Companies Now Publish Tax Strategies
10/12/2024
Publication: Tax Transparency Benchmark 2024
VBDO Unveils Ambitious New Pension Fund Benchmark for 2024, Ranking Pension Fund Detailhandel as Top Performer in Responsible Investment
26/11/2024