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This event is organised by VBDO, with support from PWC. Its spoken language is English. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in supporting ecosystems that drive our economies. This session will delve deeper into this: we will discuss the unique challenges, […]
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Webinar Key Insights on Biodiversity
20/09/2024
Seminar Investing in the (EV) Energy Transition
20/09/2024
NB. This event is in the past and was supported by BlackRock. The energy transition is one of our time’s most pressing societal issues. The transition to a sustainable energy supply and EV industry is crucial to limit global warming […]
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Webinar Investing in Water
12/09/2024
NB. This event is supported by Legal & General Investment Management. This webinar explores the critical role water plays in sustaining life on Earth. With only 2.5% of the planet’s water usable for human consumption, climate change is intensifying the […]
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Seminar Responsible Investment by Dutch Pension Funds 2024
26/11/2024
We are pleased to announce the publication and presentation of the most important results from the VBDO Benchmark Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2024. The annual VBDO Benchmark Pension Funds is a household name in the pension […]
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Nickel Institute: Towards a ‘Win-Win’ Sustainable Nickel Industry
02/10/2024
The sustainable viability of the nickel industry and its products is critical if we want to ensure that nickel continues to be a key component for future low-carbon technologies. There are, however, some ESG concerns around nickel production, yet experience […]
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Dependence on nature for the future of business too often underestimated
Auteur: Alexander Spek, Sustainability Lead, PwC & Angélique Laskewitz, Executive Director, VBDO - 31/07/2024
What are (listed) companies doing to reduce their negative impact on biodiversity and increase their future-proofness? And what are the good practices to learn from? Investors are already working on it, large organizations need incentives to get started, and the […]
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Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2024
07/11/2024
NB. This event is organised by VBDO member Morningstar. Responsible investment stewardship requires that 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 […]
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Lack of attention for non-material topics because of implementation CSRD
27/06/2024
Publication: AGM Engagement Report 2024 - From Compliance to Leadership
If not labelled as material for new European legislation, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies are falling behind with action and reporting on sustainable themes. This became evident from research by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO), […]
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How should our pension funds invest? Preferably without blinders and with sound financial sense.
Auteur: Jacqueline Duiker, Sr. Sustainability Manager VBDO - 26/06/2024
With the recently adopted Aartsen motion, the House of Representatives is sending a strong signal to the pension sector that it is not up to them to take a political stand by investing in an activist or idealistic manner, but […]
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Allow my generation a pension to live for
Auteur: Maarten Busch, Project Manager Sustainability & Responsible Investment, VBDO - 21/06/2024
I belong to Generation Z and won’t retire for another 40 years. Still, I am seriously concerned. On Tuesday, June 4, a motion by the VVD, BBB and SGP against “activist or idealistic” investing was adopted. The motion requests the […]
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Unilever’s gone wrong packaging
Auteur: Freek van Til, Projectleader Plastic Engagement, VBDO - 15/05/2024
Unilever has long stood as a giant in the consumer goods industry. However, I strongly question whether this giant is taking the right steps. To my astonishment, last week in the FD, I read about their weakened goals regarding plastic […]
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AGM engagement seminar 2024
27/06/2024
During the seminar, we will bring you up to date on the key results of our visit to almost 40 shareholders’ meetings (AGMs) of the Netherlands’ largest companies. We will give you keen insight into recent developments and best practices, […]