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VB is CO₂ performance ladder Level 3 certified
Sustainability is one of VB's core values. The Level 3 certification achieved on the CO₂ Performance Ladder at NCI Certification emphasizes this ambition. This certification is not a final destination, but rather a milestone in our ongoing mission to contribute to a sustainable future in greenhouse horticulture and within our own organization.
What does this mean?
The CO₂ Performance Ladder is the Netherlands’ leading sustainability tool. It helps organizations gain clear insight into their CO₂ emissions, reduce them step by step, and communicate transparently about them. By reaching Level 3, we show that we are not only aware of our footprint, but also taking concrete action to lower CO₂ emissions in both our business operations and projects.
Check out various sustainable projects
Making Midden-Delfland more sustainable
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Making Midden-Delfland more sustainable
GeoPower Oudcamp is an initiative of eight greenhouse horticulture companies from the Oudcampsepolder in Maasland. The participating growers want to save around 15 million m3 of natural gas per year via GeoPower Oudcamp.
Sustainable initiative for greenhouse horticulture
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Sustainable initiative for greenhouse horticulture
VB was asked to design and realize the above-ground installations for Geothermal Heat Maasdijk, a sustainable initiative to promote heat for and with greenhouse farms in the Westland region.
Expansion of Westland geothermal plant
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Expansion of Westland geothermal plant
VB was commissioned to design and realise the above-ground geothermal installations and underground transport pipelines for the Geothermal Heat Vogelaer 2 project. The project is an extension of the existing project Geothermal Vogelaer, and will provide heat to 19 new customers. The geothermal transmission grid will be constructed via directional drilling and is expected to be completed in 2024.
Sustainable geothermal energy with Trias Westland
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Sustainable geothermal energy with Trias Westland
Trias Westland, in collaboration with VB, ensures a sustainable way of growing for 54 horticultural companies. VB is responsible for the realization of the above-ground installation of the Trias Westland geothermal project.
How do we approach this?
Our reduction targets
We have set clear targets:
- Scope 1: 10% CO₂ reduction in 2030 compared to 2024 (direct emissions, such as fuel consumption).
- Scope 2: 20% CO₂ reduction in 2030 compared to 2024 (indirect emissions, such as electricity consumption).
How do we approach this?
To achieve these goals:
- We are drawing up a replacement policy to ensure that all lease cars are electric and we are encouraging conscious electric driving.
- We are reducing the number of flights where possible.
- We are involving all employees in our CO₂ targets, including when they join the company.
Working together for a sustainable future
“The CO₂ Performance Ladder allows us to visualize our impact and continue to take steps to reduce it. We are proud of this milestone,” says Edward Verbakel, CEO of VB. “It fits in perfectly with our strategy to realize sustainable solutions in greenhouse horticulture worldwide.”
Edward Verbakel - CEO of VB
Structural approach
Sustainability is not a project, but a structural way of working within VB.