nl 
en 
New legislation has been in force within the European Union since March 2021. The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) aims to get more money for positive impact. By demanding greater transparency from providers of financial products, it is expected that […]
Read moreGovernance
VBDO starts with new EU study tax transparency
17/08/2022
Every year, VBDO, with the support of PWC, examines the degree of sound tax policy at around 75 Dutch companies. Since 2015, tax transparency has started to play an increasingly important role. Last year, the average score even reached a […]
Read more
Biodiversity found to be important theme for Dutch listed companies
30/06/2022
Publication: AGM engagement report 2022 - Keep Up
For 85% of Dutch companies conservation of biodiversity is seen as important; Financial institutions in particular are putting pressure on companies for improvement; Only 26% of the companies surveyed have concrete objectives for preserving biodiversity. Biodiversity finally on the agenda […]
Read more Download
VBDO publishes podcast: The purpose of finance and investment
05/06/2022
The worlds’ severe challenges on sustainable development call for financial decision-making from investors on capital markets, CFO’s within companies and governmental policymakers, to meet them. Especially now, at a point in time when private markets are also beginning to suffer […]
Read more
The purpose of finance and investment – Episode 5: Transforming finance
27/05/2022
The world’s severe challenges to sustainable development call for financial decision-making from investors in capital markets, CFOs within companies, and governmental policymakers, to meet them. Especially now, at a point in time when private markets are also beginning to suffer […]
Read moreThe purpose of finance and investment – Episode 4: Managing for value
26/05/2022
The world’s severe challenges to sustainable development call for financial decision-making from investors in capital markets, CFOs within companies, and governmental policymakers, to meet them. Especially now, at a point in time when private markets are also beginning to suffer […]
Read moreThe purpose of finance and investment – Episode 3: An evolving approach to value
25/05/2022
The world’s severe challenges to sustainable development call for financial decision-making from investors in capital markets, CFOs within companies, and governmental policymakers, to meet them. Especially now, at a point in time when private markets are also beginning to suffer […]
Read moreThe purpose of finance and investment – Aflevering 2: An evolving approach to risk
24/05/2022
In the five-part podcast series, The Purpose of Finance and Investment, ten finance and sustainability experts help us explore and rethink some of our financial decision-making’ most fundamental guiding principles. Listen to episode 2, in which Mathijs van Dijk, Scientific […]
Read more
Presentation of AGM engagement results and report 2022
22/04/2022
We have been a loyal visitor to general shareholders’ meetings (AGMs) for more than a quarter of a century. Every year, we ask critical questions to the directors of around 40 Dutch, listed companies, in order to promote sustainable business […]
Read moreThe purpose of finance and investment – Episode 1: The origins of finance and investment
05/04/2022
The world’s severe challenges to sustainable development call for financial decision-making from investors in capital markets, CFOs within companies, and governmental policymakers to meet them. This is especially true now when private markets also begin to suffer the consequences of […]
Read more
VBDO supports CSR platform call to Minister Schreinemacher
08/03/2022
The European Commission recently published a proposal for rules for sustainable and responsible business in global supply chains. The proposal includes a due diligence obligation for companies and a promise that governments will monitor compliance with the rules. However, according […]
Read more
AGM calendar 2022
22/02/2022
Since our foundation in 1995, the VBDO has attended the general meetings of shareholders (AGMs) of the biggest Dutch stock listed companies. We want the impact of our engagement to be as great as possible. That is why we prioritize […]
Read more