Leo de Vries is Marketing & Sales Manager at KP Holland , a breeder , propagator and producer of Kalanchoë , Spathiphyllum and Curcuma . He can give to be very abbreviated when it come to sustainability . “ We need to be 100 % sustainable , but unfortunately this is not viable yet . you could fix very mellow goals , but it is significant that you reach them . We desire to do a little bit better every day , for the people and the environment . ” How does KP Holland increase sustainability ?

KP Holland considers it significant to demonstrate how the troupe palm employees , work conditions , remuneration and safety . " We always look at every aspect of sustainability and what we can improve . "

Social component"Our vision is ' people , profit , planet ' . It has to be , if you want to operate sustainably . We are looking within our own company , but also at our links . " One of those links is Uganda , for example , where KP Holland source its canonical material . " With the three collaborative partner , we want to create the right facilities for employee there too . If you take good care of the employee , they will take good care of the company . This create an economical boost , both within the company and outside of it . collaborationism is the central point of KP Holland when it come to sustainability . " We involve employees by sharing shape and setting goals together . The societal component is important when it come to accomplish our goals . "

Offering securityKP Holland has various certificates , such as MPS Socially Qualified and MPS - GAP . This means that the company produces in a sustainable and environmentally friendly path . " We have the design to work sustainably . We do not need a certification for that , but it does allow us to demonstrate how sustainable we are . " Leo finds that more and more client are demanding certificate . " The demand for sustainable products is increasing due to pressure from lodge . You need a certificate if you need to succeed . And you want to give the consumer the pledge that you operate sustainably in all areas . That is how you distinguish yourself . "

Next generationKP Holland is hop to be connect to the geothermic heat internet this twelvemonth . " We will need a batch less gas that way . We generate muscularity with solar gore and use as many organic craw protective cover products as we can alternatively of chemical one . We can extradite 90 percent of our ware in multi - use promotional material . We always bid this service , but it reckon on the mint sizing and the customer ’s wishes . " Being a sept business , the next generation is important to KP Holland . " We are not only thinking about the next generation in the party , but also about the one exterior of it . We desire to contribute to a sustainable and green living environment , so that everyone can remain to enjoy beautiful cosmetic plants and flowers . "

Source : Royal FloraHolland