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VBDO and IUCN NL surveyed five banks and 13 asset owners/asset managers headquartered in the Netherlands. Despite the Dutch Central Bank’s warning that financial institutions can be impacted financially when they fail to take sufficient action on biodiversity loss, only […]
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Biodiversity integration in the Dutch financial sector: Why it’s critical to be proactive and invest in nature
14/10/2021
Publication: Biodiversity integration in the Dutch financial sector: Why it’s critical to be proactive and invest in nature
Athora Netherlands most sustainable insurance company
30/09/2021
Today, the results of the new benchmark Responsible Investment by Dutch Insurance Companies 2021 showed that Athora Netherlands is the most sustainable insurer in the Netherlands. The VBDO congratulates Athora with this well-deserved title! Annemarie Mijer, CRO of Athora Netherlands […]
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VBDO signs letter Kirsten Schuijt WWF to Mariëtte Hamer
28/07/2021
On May 17, Kirsten Schuijt, general director of WWF Netherlands, sent a letter to Mariëtte Hamer, with an appeal to combat the biodiversity crisis. She mentions 5 main points: Cut nitrogen emissions by half by 2030; Making the North Sea […]
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Increased commitments on sustainable performance of companies, transparency is lacking
30/06/2021
Publication: AGM engagement report 2021 - Setting the pace
Every year, the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) visits the shareholders’ meetings of the largest Dutch, stock-listed companies to obtain commitments on sustainable performance. This is based on extensive research into (non) sustainable performances of these companies. […]
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The role of financial institutions and governments in Dutch climate adaptation
29/06/2021
Publication: Making the Netherlands climate adaptive: The role of financial institutions and governments
VBDO official supporter of Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
09/06/2021
The VBDO has been proudly named by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) as an official supporter of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZOAO). NZAOA activities At the end of last year, we organized an online introduction […]
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Jacqueline Duiker (VBDO) about sustainable investing
19/05/2021
Jacqueline Duiker (sr. project manager VBDO) recently spoke with De Nederlandsche Bank and CACEIS about responsible investment by pension funds. Her sustainable investing vision is summarized as: “Sustainable Investing goes beyond limiting financial risks in your investment portfolio. Actually, that […]
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AGM calendar 2021
05/03/2021
The VBDO has attended the general meetings of shareholders (AGMs) of Dutch listed companies since its inception. We want the impact of our engagement to be as great as possible. That is why every three years we prioritize themes that […]
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VBDOs 2021 engagement themes
05/03/2021
AGM Themes 2021 For more than 25 years, VBDO has attended about 40 general meetings of shareholders (AGMs) of Dutch listed companies. We want the impact of our engagement to be as great as possible. That is why every three […]
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Deforestation risks in Latin America: Recommendations for investors
02/12/2020
Publication: Whitepaper - Recommendations for investors on deforestation and conversion risks related to cattle ranching and beef supply chains in Latin America
Voting for sustainability seen by pension funds as an important tool, despite limited application
12/11/2020
Publication: Proxy Voting for Sustainability - Research among Dutch Pension Funds
Dutch pension funds challenged to translate sustainable policy into practice
26/10/2020
Publication: Benchmark on Responsible Investments by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2020
Each year, the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) examines the performance of the responsible investment policy of Dutch pension funds (supported by FNV). The benchmark assesses the 50 largest pension funds in the Netherlands, together accounting for 92% […]
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