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NB. This article was published as part of the VBDO thematic study, Towards a Responsible Value Chain – The role of investors and the CSDDD. Approach to due diligence First and foremost, it is key to have insight into your value […]
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Sustainable Due Diligence: Towards fair value chains with engagement and impact
Auteur: Prajna Khanna, Global Head of Sustainability – Vice President bij Prosus Group - 03/06/2025
Hadewych Kuiper on developments and trends in sustainable investing
Auteur: Hadewych Kuiper, Managing Director bij Triodos Investment Management - 27/05/2025
NB. This article is part of our recent publication, the study guide Duurzaam beleggen door particulieren bij banken 2025 (available in Dutch only). Hadewych Kuiper has been Managing Director of Triodos Investment Management B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Triodos […]
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Towards fair value chains: responsibility, transparency and sustainable purchasing
Auteur: Karen Bouwsma, Senior Policy Advisor at Fairtrade - 23/05/2025
NB. This article was published as part of the VBDO thematic study, Towards a Responsible Value Chain – The role of investors and the CSDDD. Working towards responsible value chainsThere is nothing wrong with profit, but not at the cost […]
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Webinar Deep Dive: China’s EV Strategy, Policy & Regulations
21/05/2025
China plays a critical role in the global energy transition, particularly in the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). As a major global buyer and processor of raw materials, China’s policies influence not only its own EV market, but also global […]
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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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AGM engagement seminar 2025
26/06/2025
NB. This event will be hosted in Dutch. Since 1995, VBDO has been asking critical questions about sustainability at the General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMs) of the Netherlands’ largest companies. The three focus themes of our engagement in 2025 are […]
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Deep dive webinar: Evaluating Mining Standards: Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities
19/03/2025
As the energy transition accelerates, ensuring strong environmental and social due diligence in mining is essential to achieving a just and responsible shift away from fossil fuels. This webinar provides a deep dive into key mining standards, including IRMA, IFC […]
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Faitrade’s vision on responsible value chains
Auteur: Karen Bouwsma, Senior Policy Advisor at Fairtrade - 03/02/2025
This article is part of our recent publication, Towards a responsible value chain – The role of investors and the CSDDD. Fairtrade is an international social movement and a certification scheme aimed at changing the way trade works through better […]
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CNV Internationaal: Roundtable: Advancing Labour Rights in Indonesia’s Palm Oil Sector in Light of EU CSDDD Legislation
19/11/2024
Join us for an impactful roundtable discussion on labour rights in Indonesia’s palm oil sector, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This event brings together private sector leaders, trade unions, […]
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HUMAN 2024
07/10/2024
HUMAN is a partnership between EY, CNV International, and ABN AMRO that promotes human rights. The theme of HUMAN 2024 is the regulation and implementation of the Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The OECD Due Diligence guideline contains a […]
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