From governance to biodiversity

20 August 2026

Active ownership in 2026

Stewardship is a core part of our responsible investment approach. Through engagement and voting, we use our influence to encourage progress on material ESG issues across our portfolios. In this article, we review our active ownership activities during the first half of 2026 and the outcomes achieved.

The 2026 voting season has highlighted the importance of active ownership in driving long term value creation. From governance and remuneration to climate and biodiversity, our voting decisions reflect clear expectations of investee companies. Read the full article to explore our voting record and stewardship priorities in more detail.

Read the article Read more about our Active Ownership

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Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (VLK IM) is licensed as a manager of various UCITS and AIFs and authorised to provide investment services, and as such is subject to supervision by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets.

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There’s a saying in Dutch, Kom verder, it means many things and it’s our business philosophy. It captures the way we work with clients but also the way we steer our investee companies to deliver shareholder value through active engagement.

Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise, and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (UK) Limited is registered in England & Wales with registration number 02833264. Registered office at 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG Tel: +44 (0)20 3636 9400. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (UK) Ltd, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with reference number 166063.