A new report by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) in collaboration with PwC entitled Biodiversity and Business highlights the need for companies to take a more holistic approach to biodiversity. The report highlights the actions and strategies […]
Publications
GSIA Global Sustainable Investment Review 2022
Global Sustainable Investment Review finds US$30 trillion invested in sustainable assets
$30.3 trillion is invested globally in sustainable investing assets. Data published in new GSIA report – Global Sustainable Investment Review 2022 – the 6th edition of this landmark publication. In non-US markets, sustainable investment assets under management (AUM) have increased […]
Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2023 - Navigating Uncharted Waters
Pension fund BpfBouw takes ABP’s six-year trophy as most sustainable pension fund in the Netherlands
A comparative study of 49 pension funds by the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) showed bpfBOUW to be the most sustainable fund in the Netherlands; Women remain underrepresented at board tables despite promises made for improvement; On […]
Tax Transparency Benchmark 2023 - A comparative study of 116 EU stock-listed companies
Philips tops European tax transparency rankings
The Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) will present the latest, European edition of the Tax Transparency Benchmark on 21 November 2023; Philips proves most transparent about tax payments among Dutch companies, Repsol scores highest among European companies (Dutch […]
Unraveling Biodiversity for Investors
By no means all Dutch investors are paying attention to biodiversity
A study published by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO), reveals that investors are paying increasing attention to the crucial issue of biodiversity. The study among 60 Dutch, financial institutions, shows that more than 2 in 5 financial […]
Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Insurers in the Netherlands 2023 - Confronting Climate Risks: A dual challenge
Dutch insurers face double challenge
The number of climate disasters is increasing rapidly. Dutch insurers feel this climate risk on two sides: the opportunities and risks of their investments and rising costs due to claims payments, according to research by the Association of Investors for […]
AGM engagement report 2023 - Moving Forward Together
Dutch listed companies fail to address biodiversity
VBDO (Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development) today unveiled the key findings of its annual general meeting (AGM) engagement report. The report sheds light on crucial insights gained through VBDO’s engagement activities with 33 Dutch-listed companies on biodiversity. It […]
Asset managers facing the energy transition: An overview of challenges, opportunities & required actions
Asset managers struggle with energy transition complexity
• One-third of the asset managers surveyed by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) indicate that they see the complexity of the energy transition as their biggest challenge; • To date, the current investments required still fall short […]
Tax Transparency Benchmark 2022 - A comparative study of 78 Dutch and 25 EU stock-listed companies
Repsol and NN Group score highest on European tax transparency ranking
The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) presents on 8 December 2022 a new, European edition of the Tax Transparency Benchmark; Repsol most transparent regarding tax among EU companies, NN Group scores highest among Dutch companies; Almost a […]
Publicatie: Plastic Perspectives - An overview of the plastic activities of European and UK grocery retailers and FMCGs
Supermarkets and FMCGs are not taking responsibility to reduce plastic
Research among 18 European and UK multinationals shows that supermarkets and FMCGs are predominantly focused on recycling. Companies should aim for more ambitious and concrete targets to effectively reduce plastic use according to Plastic Perspectives, a report by the Dutch […]
Pension Funds and Impact Investing 2022 - Time to move the needle
Still limited number of impact investments by Dutch pension funds
Dutch pension funds appear to have difficulty incorporating impact investing into their investment policy, according to research by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO), among 44 of the largest Dutch funds. The results come from the VBDO’s recent […]
Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2022 - Reflection: beyond the benchmark
Dutch pension funds increasingly focus on biodiversity
Now that climate change is on the agenda of all pension funds, biodiversity will follow as an ESG theme that deserves more attention. More than a third of the Dutch pension funds indicate this in the annual comparative study by […]