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Sustainable entrepreneurship is about sharing knowledge
Together with certifying institutions and knowledge institutes, Circles.fm is taking steps towards the realisation of a sustainable and future-proof floriculture sector. Want to know how these organisations can be of help to? The buttons below will take you directly to the websites of the relevant organisations.
As part of FM Group, Circles.fm is also affiliated with a number of sustainable initiatives:
The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI)
Together with all other FSI members, we are striving to achieve a sustainability factor of 90% in the trade in and production of plants and flowers.
De Tuinbranche Nederland
Together with the signatories of Ambitie 4.0, we are working towards the realisation of resilient cultivation systems and promoting transparency concerning the use of pesticides in the chain the sharing of knowledge that will enable us to take the necessary steps towards a sustainable future more rapidly.
De Versnellers
Together with a group of pioneers in the field of sustainability (Dutch Flower Group (DFG), Floral Trade Group (FTG), Royal Lemkes, Royal FloraHolland and the Association of Wholesale Trade in Horticultural Products (Vereniging voor Groothandelaren in Bloemkwekerijproducten, VGB)), we want to make an accelerated contribution to a future-proof floriculture sector.
The IMVO Covenant Floriculture
The Dutch floriculture sector, together with the government and various stakeholders, has made agreements about raising the standards with regard to a more responsible international trade in and production of floriculture products.
Verband Deutscher Gartencenter (VDG)
As a ‘meeting place’ for players in the German garden industry, the Association of German Garden Centres (Verband Deutscher Gartencenter, VDG) brings various organisations together to promote aspects such as knowledge sharing and cooperation in the field of sustainability.
Do you want to conduct your business more sustainably, and are you looking for information, practical examples, tools or organisations to cooperate with? This overview contains a list of knowledge centres and tools that offer concrete guidance for getting started with sustainability.
Knowledge Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV)
The Knowledge Institute for Sustainable Packaging (Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken, KIDV) advises companies on sustainable packaging through the provision of convenient tools, information on current trends and knowledge based on applied scientific research.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
In addition to a university, WUR also houses a number of independent research institutes where experts translate questions about cultivation and business into research and innovation.
Greenport West-Holland
In conjunction with a large group of some 50 partners, Greenport West-Holland is working towards achieving an economically vital and sustainable future for the regional horticultural sector.
Greenhouse Horticulture the Netherlands
The LTO Noord, ZLTO and LLTB associations for agriculture and horticulture have joined forces as Greenhouse Horticulture the Netherlands to work on a number of sustainability-related themes. Together with other organisations in the sector, they are working to promote the development and exchange of knowledge, among other things.
Entrepreneurs’ Plaza
The Entrepreneurs’ Plaza is an initiative of the Dutch government intended to facilitate entrepreneurs with access to practical information, financial schemes, green projects and networks on sustainable business management.
The Green Brain
The Green Brain business network was founded by several leaders in the field of sustainability Over 140 scientists, all of whom are experts in a diversity of sectors and disciplines, are affiliated with the Green Brain.
Do you belong in this list? Get in touch with us: info@circles.fm