PGGM reconnects investments to real world economic, social and environmental needs and aspirations. Our vision: in five to ten years it will be standard practice to characterise all our investments by their effects on society. IPE (Investment & Pensions Europe) published a commentary about the why, what and how.
Our investment in Corbion, a company known for innovative food solutions, is a typical impact investment: it provides financial returns while delivering solutions to strengthen food security, says Marek Troszczynski van Genderen.
How does a patient benefit from the use of a new medicine? Does he live longer, does quality of life improve relatively? And does the new drug contribute to the affordability of our care system? Martin Eijgenhuijsen reflects on an impact project.
A European initiative Sustainable finance is gaining momentum. And gladly so. Last week the European Commission presented its action plan Financing Sustainable Growth. Eloy Lindeijer reflects.
PGGM has received the results of two impact measurement projects that we’ve set up with two pharmaceutical companies. These data can help us to become a better impact investor, writes Martin Eijgenhuijsen.
PGGM has mapped the investment portfolio by its effects on people and planet. A learning experience, according to Piet Klop and Cedric Scholl.
There is value in exploring the concept of human rights: it will make us smarter investors, says Jelena Stamenkova-van Rumpt.
Investments in solutions to water scarcity can be made worldwide, far away, and close to home, says Piet Klop.
