During the 2nd edition of Sustainable Thursday , 175 business partner and employee gather to hear three passionate loudspeaker share their knowledge and inspiration . The verbaliser talk over sustainability and certainly suffer everyone think by present those present with an ‘ inconvenient truth ’ . " Together we ’re part of the problem , so together we ’re also part of the solution . We can make a difference . It ’s up to us , so let ’s work ! "
Marieke Kessels , Sustainability Coordinator : " We believe that every company should strive for a greener humanity . At Royal Lemkes , we therefore work hard to ensure that our operations , our production and our premise are becoming more and more sustainable . By organising Sustainable Thursday each year , we pep up our external clientele contacts and colleagues and encourage them to make greener pick both in camera and professionally . "
" presume to dream , get to work"RTL weatherman Reinier van den Berg presented an introduction to tackling climate change . Harmen Spek from the Plastic Soup Foundation have the guest on a journeying into the gist of microplastics on our health and the environment . And Ruud Koornstra , the first National Energy Commissioner of the Netherlands , outlined the challenge in front : " we partake a responsibility and the sphere is improving , but that in itself wo n’t make introduction . In effect , leaders and variety must come from us and we have to take the initiative , hold on to our dream and never give up ! "
“ With both feet on the earth , we ’ll never take a step forward”The afternoon also include an data market where Koppert Biological Systems and Koeckebackers introduced themselves . constituent fries and drinks were served during the event ’s social get - together , where there were ample opportunities to web and talk about sustainability theme further .
An inconvenient truthRoyal Lemkes trust in the magnate of industrial plant . flora create a better life and stronger businesses . They also contribute to a healthier , greener world . But plant also portray us with an ' inconvenient Sojourner Truth ' . During production , a plenty of CO2 is emitted and pesticide are used . Moreover , the plants are rise in charge plate mess , packaged in plastic screening and trays and enthrall on container enclose in charge card .
“ As an industry , we are increasingly aware of this ' inconvenient truth ' and wonderful enterprisingness have been set in motion in various areas . But we still have a foresighted direction to go . We demand leading and coaction , so we can get out a beautiful Mother Earth behind for our child and grandchild . ” Michiel de Haan , Managing Director .
