Dutch pension fund divests from Caterpillar over arms supply concerns

The Netherlands’ largest civic pension fund, ABP, divested its Caterpillar shares on ethical grounds due to the company’s alleged role in supplying the Israeli army, following similar actions by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund. ABP, which manages €534 billion in assets, emphasized the need for socially responsible investments, particularly in light of the ongoing military actions in Gaza.

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