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VBDO publishes A collection of best practices for pension funds today. The publication brings together four interviews with organisations that show what responsible investment looks like in practice. Not as theory, but as concrete choices made by people who started […]
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New VBDO publication: four examples of how pension funds put responsible investment into practice
08/09/2026
Publication: A collection of best practices for pension funds
VBDO AGM Engagement Report 2026: Dialogue Remains a Driver of Sustainable Change
25/06/2026
Publication: AGM Engagement Report 2026: Setting the course
Platform Living Wage Financials publishes annual Living Wage report 2025
14/01/2026
The new annual report of the Platform Living Wage Financials (PLWF) has been published – Living wages gain momentum on the political stage. The report describes the status of the theme within the clothing and footwear industry and the food […]
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Biodiversity Emerges as Core Business Risk: New VBDO Benchmark Reveals Sharp Divide Between Corporate Commitment and Action
20/11/2025
Publication: Business & Biodiversity Benchmark
Final edition of Tax Transparency Benchmark reveals worrying decline and lasting impact
12/11/2025
Publication: Tax Transparency Benchmark 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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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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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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