3rd VBDO Masterclass on SDGs

Thursday 08 February 2018

On February 8, 2018 FMO Investment Management will host the 3rd VBDO Masterclass on SDGs.

On September 25th 2015, all the member states of the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which define the global sustainable development priorities and aspirations for 2030. This sustainable development agenda contains 17 goals with specific targets and commit countries to address the root causes of poverty, increase economic growth and prosperity for all, within the boundaries of the planet.

While the SDGs have been agreed upon by all governments, their success relies on action and collaboration by all actors; governments, businesses, civil society and investors. The SDGs offer investment opportunities, and challenges to the investment community.

The VBDO therefore organises three masterclasses on the SDGs in co-operation with asset managers, asset-owners and SDG experts. The masterclasses are intended for all actors in the field of SDGs and particularly for asset owners and asset managers with SDG ambitions.

This third masterclass offers an insight into integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in active ownership activities, achieving SDG results and SDG reporting.

Registration is now open to all who wish to achieve their SDGs. Click here and register for free.

Programme:

14:00 Registration

14:15 Welcome
Fatou Bouare |CFO | FMO
Jacqueline Duiker | Senior Project Manager Responsible Investment | VBDO

14.30 Key-note Investor Perspective
Magnus Billing | CEO | Alecta Pension Fund

15.10 Asset Manager Perspective
Piet Klop | Senior Advisor Responsible Investment | PGGM

15:45 Coffee Break

16.00 Company or Investee Perspective
Caterina Camerani | Manager Social Sustainability | AkzoNobel
Mark Didden | Manager Sustainability Reporting | AkzoNobel

17.15 Drinks

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Blogs

The new IRR - 4 ways to define impact

Last year I posted a blog called “The new IRR - Impact, Risk and Return”. With almost 900 viewers, this blog is my best read post to date and triggered many enthusiastic reactions. In essence, I advocated a new IRR: looking at every investment taking into account its Impact, Risk and Return.

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Towards a more inclusive top 100

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Impact investing as a stable alternative

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4 IDEAS on HOW TO CHANGE FOR IMPACT

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Vlogs, Video's & more

Raising the bar @Harvard

On October 26th, 2017 Yvonne Bakkum lectured impact investing classes at Harvard Kennedy school.
Watch her vlog and share her experience.
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BNR Newsradio Interview

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More interesting things
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Here are some of our favorites:
- SDG - the UN website itself
- SDG Atlas by the World Bank

Some real examples

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Filling the gap

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Pioneering in aquaculture for a sustainable future

Kılıç Deniz is a leading global supplier of various Mediterranean fish species, exporting seafood to over 60 countries. Headquartered in Bodrum, it is the largest aquaculture company in Türkiye, having started off as a family business in 1993. The company maintains high ambitions, as it believes that healthy and affordable nutrition is a right for everyone on earth while being produced within the boundaries of a liveable earth.

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When being large means you can make a difference

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3rd VBDO Masterclass on SDGs