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All major insurers now recognise sustainability as core to investment strategy, but stronger execution and transparency are still needed. Utrecht, July 3rd, 2025 — Dutch insurers have never been more aligned in their commitment to responsible investment. The revised 2025 […]
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Dutch Insurers Show Unprecedented Alignment in Responsible Investment Benchmark, a.s.r. New Frontrunner
03/07/2025
Publication: Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Insurance Companies in the Netherlands 2025 - Insuring our Future
Vincent Triesschijn on trends and developments in sustainable investing
Auteur: Vincent Triesschijn, Global Head Sustainable Investment, ABN AMRO - 13/06/2025
NB. This article is part of our recent publication, the study guide Duurzaam beleggen door particulieren bij banken 2025 (available in Dutch only). Vincent Triesschijn is head of sustainable investing at ABN AMRO and is involved in integrating sustainability into investment […]
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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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Seminar Climate Engagement
21/05/2025
NB. This event is supported by L&G, Asset Management. Climate change is not a distant threat; it is an urgent reality. Investors, companies and civil society all have a role to play in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. […]
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Seminar Responsible Investment by Dutch Insurers 2025
03/07/2025
NB. This event is in Dutch. During this seminar, we will discuss the most important results from the Responsible Investment by Insurers benchmark 2025 and announce the winner of the Insurers Responsible Investment Award 2025. This year, special attention will […]
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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ItaSIF – The plastic crisis: how sustainable finance can drive change
06/03/2025
In the last 20 years global output of plastic doubled, and most plastic waste was dumped into the environment. Plastic has huge impacts on marine biodiversity. Oil-producing countries opposed setting a plastic production reduction target at the late 2024 negotiation to put an end […]
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Tax Investor Guide 2025 (executive summary)
07/02/2025
Publication: Tax: An Investor Guide
Tax transparency has become an essential aspect of responsible investment. The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) updates this guide to reflect the evolving regulatory landscape and the growing expectations of stakeholders regarding corporate tax practices. Institutional investors […]
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Ranking Dutch pension Funds Benchmark 2024
27/11/2024
Publication: Ranking benchmark Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2024
VBDO Unveils Ambitious New Pension Fund Benchmark for 2024, Ranking Pension Fund Detailhandel as Top Performer in Responsible Investment
26/11/2024
Publication: Benchmark on Responsible Investment by Pension Funds in the Netherlands 2024 - The journey towards a sustainable world
Biodiversity Credits: Last Step to Nature Restoration or False Solution?
Auteur: Freek van Til, Project Manager Responsible Investment & Sustainability - 30/10/2024
Biodiversity conservation is essential, but the question of how companies should manage their impact on nature remains a contention. One of the options discussed is the purchase and sale of certificates, so-called biodiversity credits, similar to the voluntary carbon credits […]
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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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