Nature, risk and long-term value

27 May 2026

Biodiversity loss can pose significant material risks, including for financial institutions and investors. As pressure on nature intensifies, biodiversity loss is rapidly emerging as an important investment consideration.

In this edition of Sustainability in Action, we outline why biodiversity matters, how Van Lanschot Kempen is translating its biodiversity ambitions into practice, and the further steps we intend to take.

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Front page nature risk and long term value article.

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Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management NV (VLK Investment Management) 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. This document is for information purposes only and provides insufficient information for an investment decision.

This document does not contain investment advice, investment recommendations, research, or an invitation to buy or sell any financial instruments, and should not be interpreted as such. The opinions expressed in this document represent our views as of the date of publication and may be subject to change at any time without prior notice.

This document is based on information that we consider reliable; however, we do not represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. The views expressed are our current views as of the date appearing on this document. This document has been produced independently of the companies mentioned, and the views contained herein are entirely those of VLK Investment Management.

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.

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