15 percent of PGGM investments are now SDG-aligned
PGGM has determined which of its investments contribute to the SDGs. Now we have to focus on the impact our investments make, Pleuni de Kind and Rui Chang argue.
Our insights
Here we are pleased to demonstrate how we try to find an answer to all these questions, what dilemmas we face in doing so, the results we achieve, and where we could possibly encounter difficulties. We share the lessons we learn, the new insights we gain and, above all, we look towards the future.
Our articles
Annual report responsible investment 2018 published
The Annual Responsible Investment Report 2018 has been published and we are proud of the results. In the report we show the impact of the investments of our clients and discuss the most important developments and dilemmas in 2018. Eloy Lindeijer reflects.
More precious than gold
Things aren’t always what they seem: PGGM, pensions and the surprising world of tomato seeds.
Providing tools for long-term investment success
The board members of pension funds bear great responsibility for investment choices. What tools can be offered to them to take up this responsibility? Jaap van Dam on writing the book ’Achieving Investment Excellence’.
Post-Brexit pension partners in the EU: Germany
The UK’s departure from the EU makes it urgently necessary for the Netherlands to enter into new cooperative relationships. Various pension related topics are involved here; we have already discussed sustainable investment in France and an adequate pension in Denmark.
Embedding sustainability in the financial sector
There are three reasons to closely follow the EU’s work on sustainable finance and engage in the process. The current consultation of the Technical Expert Group is an important moment to engage, thinks Brenda Kramer.
Post-Brexit pension partners in the EU: Denmark
In this third blog in a series of four we look at how we could cooperate with Denmark to achieve good pensions in Europe.
Dutch solvency framework costing pension funds billions
The current solvency framework – the Financieel toetsingskader (FTK), adversely affects Dutch pension funds' returns. Time to consider a different design and other risk models, writes Eloy Lindeijer.