{"id":8723,"date":"2023-05-30T08:33:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T06:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/sustainability\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T13:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T12:41:17","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/en\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling yt-video-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube yt-video\" style=\"--awb-max-width:800px;--awb-max-height:450px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;\" data-autoplay=\"1\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_D9goeg-mts?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0&amp;controls=0&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;disablekb=1&amp;rel=0\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture;\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:20% 38%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio image-rond\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"DSC_3166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3166-scaled-e1684307128932.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4359 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize:54;line-height:1;\">Future<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>We place great importance on fostering sustainable relationships with our customers, employees, suppliers, and industry peers. Through innovative investments in our business processes, we minimize waste and reduce chain costs. We combine these relationships with our entrepreneurial spirit and capitalize on the synergies within our company family. This enables us to grow autonomously in addition to acquisitions, providing future security to these partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:20% 38%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio image-rond\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"Moederdag drive-in Van der Plas Group (3)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moederdag-drive-in-Floral-Trade-Group-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4492 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Moederdag-drive-in-Floral-Trade-Group-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Moederdag-drive-in-Floral-Trade-Group-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Moederdag-drive-in-Floral-Trade-Group-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Moederdag-drive-in-Floral-Trade-Group-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Moederdag-drive-in-Floral-Trade-Group-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moederdag-drive-in-Floral-Trade-Group-3-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize:54;line-height:1;\">Together<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Within our family business, it is our people who make the difference, which is why we are committed to being a good employer. We strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals can feel at home and further their personal development. Additionally, ensuring healthy working conditions and fair compensation are essential for cultivating sustainable relationships with our employees. Our warm relationships with acquaintances, suppliers, and customers unite us in sustainable growth, as we strive to improve each day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:20% 38%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio image-rond\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"ingekooimanfotografie-90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingekooimanfotografie-90.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6750 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/ingekooimanfotografie-90-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/ingekooimanfotografie-90-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/ingekooimanfotografie-90-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/ingekooimanfotografie-90-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingekooimanfotografie-90.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize:54;line-height:1;\">Green<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>In collaboration with our growers, we continuously seek reliable ways to enhance sustainability by prioritizing the procurement of sustainable products and materials. We also consider circularity and the impact on CO2 emissions concerning energy and raw materials, aiming to achieve a CO2-neutral footprint. Our facility services and transportation are adjusted to utilize sustainable energy sources. When this is not feasible, we make every effort to compensate for CO2 emissions through alternative means.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1296px;margin-left: calc(-8% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-8% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column extra-padding\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:5em;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.36%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.36%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.36%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.36%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.68%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Collaborations<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Van der Plas Group aims to shape and implement sustainability throughout the floriculture supply chain in collaboration with our business partners. Taking step-by-step approaches and considering both short and long-term perspectives, we firmly believe that we can accomplish more together than individually.<\/p>\n<p>We have identified and addressed areas for improvement within our company, recognizing that broad expertise and the dedication of our employees are invaluable components of this transformative process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column bg\" style=\"--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Duurzame-relaties-met-leveranciers.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.36%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.36%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.36%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.36%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.68%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Duurzame-relaties-met-leveranciers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" aria-label=\"Duurzame relaties met leveranciers\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271772%27%20height%3D%271183%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201772%201183%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271772%27%20height%3D%271183%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:60px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.36%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.36%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.36%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.36%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.68%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:108% !important;max-width:108% !important;margin-left: calc(-8% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-8% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 0px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.68%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3>ICSR Covenant<\/h3>\n<p>As signatories of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imvoconvenanten.nl\/en\/floricultural\">ICSR Covenant<\/a>, we have established a due diligence process, also known as supply chain responsibility, based on the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We have also developed and collected practical tools to support these principles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:60px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.36%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.36%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.36%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.36%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.68%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:108% !important;max-width:108% !important;margin-left: calc(-8% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-8% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 0px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.68%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h3>Accelerators<\/h3>\n<p>Alongside industry peers, we are actively involved in \u201cthe accelerators\u201d. An initiative led by sustainability pioneers committed to building a resilient floriculture sector. F Furthermore, we embrace the ambition of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI), aiming for a minimum of 90% sustainable flowers and plants produced, purchased, and traded by FSI members by 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-align-content-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2>Sustainable Development Goals<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>The United Nations has established 17 international sustainability goals From these, we have selected 6 goals that align with our areas of focus and relevance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2982\" height=\"1476\" title=\"SDGs VDP Group\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-SDGs-Duurzaamheidsvisie-5-7-8-12-13-17.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2310-SDGs-Duurzaamheidsvisie-5-7-8-12-13-17-200x99.png 200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2310-SDGs-Duurzaamheidsvisie-5-7-8-12-13-17-400x198.png 400w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2310-SDGs-Duurzaamheidsvisie-5-7-8-12-13-17-600x297.png 600w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2310-SDGs-Duurzaamheidsvisie-5-7-8-12-13-17-800x396.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2310-SDGs-Duurzaamheidsvisie-5-7-8-12-13-17-1200x594.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-SDGs-Duurzaamheidsvisie-5-7-8-12-13-17.png 2982w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-align-content-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 0px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3>Sustainable Procurement<\/h3>\n<p>By 2025, our goal is for 90% of our procurement volumes to come from responsible and sustainable sources. We adhere to the social and Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) criteria set by ISA. Additionally, we have introduced an environmental criterion and new social criteria for producers in low-risk countries, aiming for ambitious targets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-align-content-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f9f9f9;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 0px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h3>Zero Carbon footprint<\/h3>\n<p>Recognizing the impact of our operations on people and the environment, we prioritize sustainability in our decision-making processes, both in daily operations and in future projects. As part of our commitment, we have set a target to achieve a zero-carbon footprint by 2030.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-align-content-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Roadmap<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">As a company that values entrepreneurship, we actively drive the sustainability agenda within the floriculture sector. We have identified and addressed areas for improvement within our company, Recognizing the diverse requirements of each segment and the varying stages of development within Van der Plas Group, we have created a roadmap for each company. These roadmaps provide guidance to achieve sustainability goals and ultimately reach a carbon-neutral footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:1450px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5797\" height=\"3846\" title=\"infographic_roadmap duurzaamheid_ENG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographic_roadmap-duurzaamheid_ENG.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/infographic_roadmap-duurzaamheid_ENG-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/infographic_roadmap-duurzaamheid_ENG-400x265.png 400w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/infographic_roadmap-duurzaamheid_ENG-600x398.png 600w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/infographic_roadmap-duurzaamheid_ENG-800x531.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/infographic_roadmap-duurzaamheid_ENG-1200x796.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographic_roadmap-duurzaamheid_ENG.png 5797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Certificates<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>We are committed to the sector initiative to further develop transparency, responsible production and trade, In doing so, we continue to build a responsible floriculture chain with a positive impact. There are 16 voluntary sustainable standards and schemes in the FSI basket. They are fully transparent, comparable and through independent benchmarking, meeting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), environmental and\/or social baseline requirements.<br \/>\nThese certifications contribute to our objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.84%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none certificaat\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"117\" height=\"117\" title=\"MPS Florimark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MPS-Florimark.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/MPS-Florimark-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MPS-Florimark.png 117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><span class=\"fusion-tooltip tooltip-shortcode\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Being a reliable partner for customers, suppliers and employees is a must. With this certificate, we meet our customers&#039; social, quality and environmental requirements.\" title=\"Being a reliable partner for customers, suppliers and employees is a must. With this certificate, we meet our customers&#039; social, quality and environmental requirements.\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-trigger=\"hover\">MPS-FloriMark<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.84%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none certificaat\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"641\" title=\"logo_FSI2025_no text-01-01\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_FSI2025_no-text-01-01.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/logo_FSI2025_no-text-01-01-200x218.png 200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/logo_FSI2025_no-text-01-01-400x437.png 400w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_FSI2025_no-text-01-01.png 587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><span class=\"fusion-tooltip tooltip-shortcode\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"We are committed to the sector initiative to further develop transparency, responsible production and trade, In doing so, we continue to build a responsible floriculture chain with a positive impact.\" title=\"We are committed to the sector initiative to further develop transparency, responsible production and trade, In doing so, we continue to build a responsible floriculture chain with a positive impact.\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-trigger=\"hover\">FSI 2025<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.84%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none certificaat\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"204\" title=\"G_Logo_235px.jpg_1858531603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G_Logo_235px.jpg_1858531603.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/G_Logo_235px.jpg_1858531603-200x128.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/G_Logo_235px.jpg_1858531603.jpg 320w\" 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This standard allows our products to be tracked and certified from grower to consumer. in terms of safety, sustainability and quality.\" title=\"Global GAP is the globally recognised standard for the agricultural sector. This standard allows our products to be tracked and certified from grower to consumer. in terms of safety, sustainability and quality.\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-trigger=\"hover\">Global G.A.P.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.84%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none certificaat\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"131\" height=\"131\" title=\"Lean \ufffd Green logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lean-\ufffd-Green-logo.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Lean-\ufffd-Green-logo-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.vanderplasgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lean-\ufffd-Green-logo.png 131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 131px) 100vw, 131px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><span class=\"fusion-tooltip tooltip-shortcode\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Lean &amp; Green aims to structurally reduce CO2 emissions within logistics by activating collaborations, sharing knowledge and deploying smart and effective measures.\" title=\"Lean &amp; Green aims to structurally reduce CO2 emissions within logistics by activating collaborations, sharing knowledge and deploying smart and effective measures.\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-trigger=\"hover\">Lean &amp; Green<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1296px;margin-left: calc(-8% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-8% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column extra-padding\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:5em;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.36%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.36%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.36%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.36%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.68%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><h2>Refleur<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p>Through our innovative concept, &#8220;Refleur,&#8221; we aim to inspire growers, suppliers, customers, and consumers to choose the most sustainable options. 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