SolarCity deal new step in sustainable energy investments
PGGM Infrastructure investments now cover almost the entire spectrum of current sustainable energy production and consumption, writes Erik van de Brake.
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
Mobilising pension capital in European capital markets
At a public hearing of the European Commission, PGGM CIO Private Markets Frank Roeters van Lennep shared his views on the EU Capital Markets Union.
Energy transition and risk management: a new insight
The loss in value of property with an excessive carbon footprint is poised to have a negative effect on the returns on pension fund portfolios. Energy neutrality is set to become the standard in the property world, says Hans op ’t Veld.
How PGGM's direct approach has helped shape the market
PGGM began a direct investment strategy around seven years ago. In that time much has changed in infrastructure.
The PGGM-FD Impact Investment Initiative: kickoff for increasing societal impact
On 24 January PGGM, in collaboration with FD [dutch financial newspaper] and BNR News Radio, organised the Impact Investment Initiative. Eloy Lindeijer reflects.
Energy transition requires large-scale financing
PGGM is investing in the first of a series of French green government bonds. Green bonds offer the scale required to finance the transition to a clean energy provision.
EMIR exemption for pension funds: only half the story
Basel III/CRDIV requirements effectively prevent banks from accepting non-cash collateral. As a result pension funds, which need derivatives to hedge interest rate risks are now confronted with increasing demand for cash.
Long-term investing is better for pensions and society
Companies and economies are not performing to their potential, which affects the returns of pension funds. A growing movement wants to change this.