Enhanced biodiversity

Although we are limited in the direct impact we can have on biodiversity, we do believe it is essential to contribute to ecosystem restoration. We have therefore implemented targeted measures at our Apeldoorn, Tilburg and Zeist sites, such as:

• Constructing a water reservoir
• Insect hotels, flowery borders and various mowing policies
• Native tree and shrub plantings
• Pruning waste remains on site

Since 2024, we have been applying nature-friendly management techniques to these sites. This is based on the nature that is already present at the site, and each year we look at additional measures we can take to enhance this nature. We use the Meetlat Biodiversiteit® (Biodiversity Yardstick) to measure our impact. Results: in Apeldoorn, the biodiversity score increased between 2019 and 2023 from 158 (adequate) to 246 (very good) on a scale of up to 280.