From Bavaria to Bol.com: one hundred companies promise less waste and more organic products in ‘unique’ pact
One hundred major Dutch companies have signed the 2030 Entrepreneurs Agreement to commit to sustainability goals such as waste reduction and increased organic sourcing. Supported by five political parties, the pact aims to balance economic success with responsible resource management through specific corporate initiatives.
A group of one hundred major Dutch companies has signed the 2030 Entrepreneurs Agreement, pledging to reduce waste, increase the sale of second-hand items, and source more organic products. The initiative, spearheaded by Future Up, represents firms with a combined annual turnover of 50 billion euros and over 200,000 employees. Five political parties have also signed the pact, promising to support policies that facilitate sustainable business practices.
Individual companies have committed to specific measures to reach these goals. For instance, Bol is focusing on refurbished electronics, while Efteling aims to eliminate residual waste by 2030. Other participants, such as Jumbo, are transitioning to domestic organic products, and Royal Swinkels is implementing water-saving agricultural techniques. Additionally, companies like Schijvens Corporate Fashion and the Keukengroep are prioritizing the use of recycled materials. Signed at Naturalis, the agreement serves as a complement to Peter Wennink’s report on Dutch earning capacity, aiming to demonstrate that economic strength and environmental responsibility are mutually compatible.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
