Summary
This Stewardship Code explains how asset owners and asset managers can meet their stewardship responsibilities in a way that contributes to long-term value creation by Dutch listed investee companies and consequently to the long-term risk-adjusted returns on their investments. The Code also makes asset owners more accountable to their beneficiaries and asset managers more accountable to their clients. Furthermore, it accommodates companies in identifying which of its investors are committed to vote in an informed manner and are prepared to enter into a constructive dialogue. The Code should be read in conjunction with applicable legislation and regulations.