Dutch Pension Funds in the Spotlight: rezonanz Research Featured in Financial Investigator

We’re pleased to share that our co-authored article has been featured in the latest issue of Financial Investigator, spotlighting best practices in sustainability-aligned proxy voting — and how Dutch pension funds lead by example.

✦ Read the article via Financial Investor
✦ Explore the full research via our dedicated page

The article builds on our recent Voting for the Future report, a comparative analysis of pension fund voting behavior across six European countries. While the full report maps disclosure patterns, quantifies sustainability alignment using our Voting for Sustainability methodology, and evaluates the role of stewardship codes, the article zooms in on a key takeaway: Dutch pension funds don’t just talk sustainability: they vote it.

Highlights:

• Dutch leaders like PFZW, PH&C, PME, and PMT translate policy into action with explicit, enforceable voting guidelines.
• They lead on gender diversity thresholds, human rights enforcement, lobbying transparency, and biodiversity protection.
• Their example offers a replicable blueprint for pension funds worldwide.

This piece is part of rezonanz’s broader mission to bring transparency and accountability to stewardship practices. Later this summer, we’ll be publishing a working paper on stewardship best practices, synthesizing theory, interviews, and practical tools. If you’d like early access or to share your perspective: set up a call or share your thoughts with us directly.