SUSTAINABILITY THEME 2: NATURAL RESOURCES Our contribution to SDG numbers 12 and 14 natural grondstoffen resources In 2018, we turned our attention to the use of plastic in the horticulture supply chain and focused on three areas: reduction of plastic, recycling or reuse of packaging and renewal. In association with peer competitor Van Dijk Flora, we have signed up for the Plastic Packaging Waste as Raw Material (KVG) pilot. During the pilot, we shall investigate the possibilities for using recycled household plastic waste in packaging materials for the horticulture sector. The results will be presented in November 2019. In addition, we are in talks with three customers to start pilots for reducing plastic in 2019. SUSTAINABILITY THEME 3: BIODIVERSITY Our contribution to SDG numbers 12, 13 and 15 biodiversity Together with our suppliers as well as various knowledge and sector initiatives, including Glaskracht Nederland, Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, Dutch trade association Tuinbranche Nederland and MPS, we are working on improving sustainable production and how best to use integrated pest management. During the sustainability workshop on Suppliers’ Day and again on Sustainable Thursday, we also entered into discussions with our suppliers about making the sector more sustainable. In addition, we are closely involved with peer competitors Royal FloraHolland, FleuraMetz, Waterdrinker and Dutch Flower Group in an accelerator initiative to improve transparency in the supply chain and increase the percentage of sustainably traded products. Last year, the proportion of sustainably traded products at Royal Lemkes rose from 73 to 81 per cent. omstandighedenconditions working arbeids Working conditions in the supply chain is one of the pillars of our sustainable sourcing policy. We notice that working conditions are becoming increasingly important for our customers as well. They request demonstrability through certifications such as GRASP, BSCI and Sedex. By providing our buyers with a so-called ‘buyer’s checklist’ when they visit suppliers, we are helping to raise awareness in this area. SUSTAINABILITY THEME 4: WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN Our contribution to SDG numbers 1 and 8 *Sustainably sourced and traded products: Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) certified and both GAP and Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) certified in high-risk countries. 48
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