AMSTERDAM, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Dutch pension fund ABP has sold its entire stake in U.S. construction equipment-maker Caterpillar on ethical grounds, it said on Wednesday. ABP, the largest pension fund in the Netherlands with around 524 billion euros ($615.44 billion) in total assets, previously held around 387 million euros in Caterpillar shares. The fund referred to the company's policy regarding investments in conflict areas such as in Israel-Gaza when asked about the decision. "The way we invest must ensure good returns and at the same time be socially responsible," ABP said in a statement. "We include companies that meet our criteria in our investment portfolio. And we make every effort to encourage companies that are lagging behind to conduct their business more responsibly … If discuss

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