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2024
25
January
2024
| 11:02 Europe/Amsterdam
At NN Group, we recognise the urgent need to address biodiversity loss. With the publication today of our white paper: ‘Biodiversity approach for our investments’ we update our stakeholders on our progress and initiatives to address biodiversity
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2023
23
October
2023
| 09:00 Europe/Amsterdam
NN Group’s direct real estate portfolio has received a five-star rating and first place within its peer group from Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). The GRESB is a leading global benchmark for assessing real estate’s
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13
October
2023
| 16:01 Europe/Amsterdam
At NN Group we actively participate in international sustainability initiatives as it enables us to leverage our resources to create a positive impact on society and the environment. In the area of biodiversity, Nature Action 100 and the Finance for
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10
October
2023
| 10:27 Europe/Amsterdam
Nathalie van Toren, Manager Responsible Investment, was recently included in the ‘Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance’ by Women in Financial Services (WIFS). We sat down with her to discuss her career in responsible investing, what drives her and
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20
September
2023
| 07:49 Europe/Amsterdam
As part of the 57 financial institutions signing the Financial Sector Statement on Tobacco Control, NN Group urges governments to accelerate implementation of the of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FTC).
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13
September
2023
| 11:53 Europe/Amsterdam
The CRO Forum’s Emerging Risk Initiative has released its update on emerging risks, adding Energy Storage Systems, Data Ethics, and New Insurance Competition to the 2023 update of the Emerging Risk Radar. The publication summarises emerging risks
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12
September
2023
| 15:32 Europe/Amsterdam
NN ranks as one of the top performing insurers in a key benchmark for responsible investment in the Netherlands. The Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) awarded NN an absolute score of 4.1 out of 5 points, a slight
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14
June
2023
| 16:57 Europe/Amsterdam
NN Group has joined two new investor engagement efforts, the Ceres' Valuing Water Finance Initiative, and Platform Living Wage Financials, to further strengthen its active ownership activities as a large investor. Collaborating with other investors
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07
June
2023
| 14:12 Europe/Amsterdam
At the beginning of June, we celebrated Rotterdam Pride. A day where we pay tribute to diversity, sexuality and inclusive love. NN has been a proud partner of Rotterdam Pride for four years because we believe it’s important to show our support as
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17
April
2023
| 11:01 Europe/Amsterdam
The independent Research Centre for Longevity Risk (RCLR), a joint initiative of NN Group and the Amsterdam School of Economics at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), will start investigating the underlying drivers of excess mortality in the
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09
March
2023
| 08:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Today NN Group published its 2022 Annual Report: ‘Supporter of change’, which provides an integrated review of the company’s performance.NN Group’s Annual Report is available for download at  www.nn-group.com/annual-report. Together with this
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23
February
2023
| 08:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Today, NN Group and Rivage Investment (“Rivage”) announce the launch of Rivage Private Debt – Fund for Infrastructure Climate Solutions, an innovative fund that seeks to finance infrastructure assets which provide solutions to the considerable
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31
January
2023
| 13:10 Europe/Amsterdam
Today it was announced that NN Group is included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI) for the fifth time in a row. The GEI contains international companies that are committed to reporting transparently on gender equality. In 2023, NN's
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17
January
2023
| 17:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Today, the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) launched its first Target-Setting Protocol at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. As member of the NZIA and co-writer of the Protocol, NN welcomes this important milestone.NN is committed
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2022
21
December
2022
| 08:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Today, NN Group has published a comprehensive Climate Action Plan, which sets out a clear roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero in its own operations by 2040, as well as in its investments and insurance underwriting by 2050.
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10
December
2022
| 09:02 Europe/Amsterdam
For the sixth consecutive year NN Group is included in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI World). Scores are given on 3 dimensions: economic & governance (86), environmental (79), and social (73). Overall NN scored 80 (out of 100),
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08
December
2022
| 18:54 Europe/Amsterdam
For the fourth consecutive year, NN Group (NN) is top scorer of the Dutch Tax Transparency Benchmark, with a score of 36 from a maximum of 40 points. Repsol is the winner of the EU Tax Transparency award, with a score of 38 out of 40 points.For the
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01
December
2022
| 08:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Today, NN launches the NN Social Innovation Fund. The fund, with an initial EUR 5 million investment, is aimed at supporting early-stage social enterprises focused on increasing financial, physical and/or mental well-being. The first two enterprises
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18
October
2022
| 16:00 Europe/Amsterdam
NN Group has signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge and became a member of the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation. Worldwide, 111 financial institutions have signed the Pledge, which is a commitment to protect and restore biodiversity
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18
October
2022
| 13:26 Europe/Amsterdam
This academic year, NN Group is supporting 38 students who want to pursue a master's degree. In addition, the students are supervised for a year by a mentor from NN. With the NN Future Matters Scholarship, NN wants to make it possible for
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15
September
2022
| 14:46 Europe/Amsterdam
Recycling plays an essential role in reducing CO2 emissions and creating a sustainable society. However, it can be very difficult for companies involved in dismantling, demolition and recycling to take out insurance, due to a variety of factors such
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02
August
2022
| 15:29 Europe/Amsterdam
This year, NN Group has once again partnered with Refugee Talent Hub for their mentorship programme, which aims to connect employers with refugees to help bridge the gap to employment.About Refugee Talent HubMany refugees in the Netherlands are
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11
July
2022
| 07:30 Europe/Amsterdam
NN Group today announces that it will launch the Dutch Climate Action Fund. The fund is a partnership with DIF Capital Partners. NN is a cornerstone investor with an initial commitment of EUR 125 million, and DIF Capital Partners will manage the
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22
June
2022
| 13:30 Europe/Amsterdam
Can businesses thrive without social innovation? Since 2015, JA Europe and NN Group have been working together to empower young people with a wide range of work readiness and financial literacy skills while, at the same time, tackling societal
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16
June
2022
| 10:40 Europe/Amsterdam
On Friday 3 June, approximately 100 colleagues gathered in The Hague to take part in our NN Sustainability Hackathon, ‘Hack for good’. The event challlenged our colleagues to use their IT and innovation skills to develop a solution to an issue
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01
June
2022
| 14:43 Europe/Amsterdam
This year, the Mauritshuis celebrates its 200th anniversary. As the main partner of the museum, NN is supporting several anniversary projects throughout the year.
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07
April
2022
| 08:00 Europe/Amsterdam
NN Group (NN) today announces the launch of its Positive Impact Programmatic Venture (PIPV), a collaboration between NN and CBRE Investment Management with an initial equity commitment of EUR 500 million.
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02
March
2022
| 11:28 Europe/Amsterdam
Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and everyone who is directly impacted by the war, whether in Ukraine, Russia or in neighbouring countries.
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24
January
2022
| 13:37 Europe/Amsterdam
From today, NN invites students to apply for the NN Future Matters Scholarship 2022/2023.
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2021
02
December
2021
| 20:00 Europe/Amsterdam
With a score of 32 from a maximum of 35 points, NN Group is once again the leading company in the seventh annual Tax Transparency Benchmark, published by the Dutch association of investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO).
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