At Verdel , we aspire to a sustainable future for our customers and the environment. To accomplish this we have aligned our sustainability policy with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.
We demonstrate our dedication to the SDGs through three strategic pillars, forming the cornerstone of our initiatives and projects. Our main goals are to reduce our environmental impact in every aspect of our operations, create a safe and sustainable workplace for everyone in the sector, and maintain transparency about our environmental and social efforts for all stakeholders. In this way, we remain committed to upholding Verdel's leadership in sustainability and driving meaningful change. Together, we strive to build a better world.
Partnerships
We collaborate with various organizations and initiatives to help build a more sustainable future. As participants in the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI), we work together with other members toward a common goal: ensuring that by 2025, 90% of our trade originates from certified and sustainable sources.
In partnership with organizations such as Royal FloraHolland, Royal Lemkes, Floral Trade Group, and Dutch Flower Group, we are part of ‘The Accelerators’ and have pledged to a manifesto designed to accelerate the achievement of FSI’s objectives as well as those of other sustainability initiatives.
Transparency
Transparency is our commitment to the future. We make sure that our operations, their impact on people and the environment, and the footprint of our products are presented clearly and understandably. By following the CSRD requirements for sustainable reporting, we ensure that all our actions and claims are traceable and verifiable.
At Verdel, transparency forms a core pillar of our corporate social responsibility (CSR/CRS) efforts. Since we source plants and flowers from regions across the globe, we believe it is essential that our customers can access reliable information about the products they purchase. This includes insights into certifications, origin, production conditions, and their social and environmental impact.
Sustainable sourcing
Our goal is to purchase plants and flowers from growers with multiple sustainability certifications, in accordance with the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) standards for environmental, agricultural and social sustainability. We work closely with growers who want to meet the FSI standards and provide support through informative sessions. In addition, we are currently evaluating the environmental impact of packaging to make better environmentally friendly choices for ourselves, our growers and our customers. Finally, responsible (certified) sourcing plays an important role in our overall policy. We enable our customers to make informed choices and provide information about various sustainability labels in our webshop. Go here for more information about certification.
Sustainable facilities & transport
We are committed to lowering CO₂ emissions across our operations, using green electricity in all our locations. By calculating our full carbon footprint, we can make focused, data-driven improvements. As a result, we have upgraded to energy-efficient infrastructure, including LED lighting, solar panels, and rainwater collection systems.
We are also developing strategies to minimize the environmental impact of commuting and product transport. Our waste management approach includes a customer return system that recovers more than 1,200 tons of waste each year. In addition, we are exploring further opportunities to reduce waste generation, strengthen circular practices, convert waste into energy, and potentially transform waste materials into sustainable products.
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