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Sustainability

Sustainable and degradable

Carol Chan, June 2015

Sustainability is the pursuit of a lasting society: one where we treat the earth with care, where there is room for one another, where the business ecosystem is central and where local, sustainable solutions are sought. Starting from the idea that waste equals food, and that the point is to optimise rather than maximise, we help build value and growth in a durable way.

What do we offer?

There are many ways to build sustainability into a business model: sustainable cradle-to-cradle products, waste separation, reduced energy use and carbon neutrality, through to complete business designs based on the circular economy. We are glad to support you in devising and rolling out sustainable strategies, in drawing up the business cases, and in generating the management information, measurement instruments and accountability reports that go with them.

Our approach

Our approach is based on biomimicry. We like to work with you and everyone involved to get to the bottom of what sustainability means here, so that a solution with real support behind it can be implemented. We are glad to share what we know, which is why our approach usually rests on train-the-trainer.

Depending on the assignment we start with a sustainability scan, to get a clear picture of where your organisation stands today. That is not only a matter of facts, but also of the cultural awareness around sustainability and of seeing the full scale of the change ahead. After the scan we produce a report proposing a modular approach to carrying out the work.

That modular approach brings focus, and flexibility with it. Should something change unexpectedly, it can be responded to quickly without having to rework the whole plan. And because the steps are small, support grows visibly, since the quick wins show up early.

Examples

As consultants we have worked in sustainability for years. Projects we have contributed to include:

  • Drawing up a life cycle analysis (LCA) at a capital goods manufacturer.
  • Calculating life cycle costing (LCC) at a meat products manufacturer.
  • Producing the integrated reporting pack for a construction firm.
  • Working out a sustainable strategy for a car dealership.
  • Working out and implementing a sustainable business model for a starting entrepreneur.
  • Setting up sustainable risk management reporting at an infrastructure company.

Would you like to know more about us or our approach? Do get in touch.

Other services

Alongside consultancy we also offer masterclasses and programmes in the field of sustainability:

In-company masterclasses on sustainability and enterprise excellence, or sustainability train-the-trainer. Together we put together a programme that fits. Do get in touch for more information.

Upcoming programmes

The current schedule comes straight from the Biomimicry Centre calendar.

  • Biomimicry Natuurgids

    Start
    18 September 2026
    Course days
    7
    CPE credits
    21

    € 995,00 incl. btw

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    Day programme 7
    1. Day 1 18 September 2026 Inleiding Biomimicry, Biologie en Ecologie.
    2. Day 2 2 October 2026 Natuurlijke intelligentie: fractals, structuren en patronen in de natuur.
    3. Day 3 16 October 2026 Bomen, schimmels en materialen.
    4. Day 4 30 October 2026 Vogels, planten en insecten.
    5. Day 5 13 November 2026 Zoogdieren, amfibieën en bodemleven.
    6. Day 6 27 November 2026 Natuur in en langs het water.
    7. Day 7 Examen: het verzorgen van een biomimicry-wandeling met publiek. Individueel op afspraak, datum in overleg met de docent.

  • Sustainability Business Development Manager

    Start
    23 September 2026
    Course days
    6
    CPE credits
    42

    € 5.450,00 excl. btw

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    Day programme 6
    1. Day 1 23 September 2026 Introductie NI-Businessmodel, biomimicry en circulaire economie.
    2. Day 2 7 October 2026 Sustainable businessmodellen, waardecreatie en impactanalyse.
    3. Day 3 21 October 2026 Natuurlijke designprincipes en biomimicry in product- en procesinnovatie.
    4. Day 4 4 November 2026 Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), footprintanalyse en duurzaam inkopen.
    5. Day 5 18 November 2026 Energiebeheer, circulaire ketens en regeneratieve bedrijfsvoering.
    6. Day 6 2 December 2026 Examen

  • LCA & Footprint Analyse

    Start
    30 September 2026
    Course days
    6
    CPE credits
    42

    € 5.450,00 excl. btw

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    Day programme 6
    1. Day 1 30 September 2026 Introductie footprint- en LCA-denken: impact en methodieken.
    2. Day 2 14 October 2026 CO₂-footprint en GHG-protocol: scope 1, 2 en 3, dataverzameling en berekeningen.
    3. Day 3 28 October 2026 Life Cycle Assessment: doel en scope, systeemgrenzen en Life Cycle Inventory (LCI).
    4. Day 4 11 November 2026 LCA-berekeningen en interpretatie: impactcategorieën, MKI, scenario’s en onzekerheden.
    5. Day 5 25 November 2026 Van analyse naar sturing: reductiestrategieën, rapportage en besluitvorming.
    6. Day 6 9 December 2026 Examen

  • Biomimicry Sustainable Community Manager

    Start
    20 January 2027
    Course days
    6
    CPE credits
    42

    € 5.450,00 excl. btw

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    Day programme 6
    1. Day 1 20 January 2027 Biomimicry en ecosystemen: de natuur als leidraad voor samenwerking.
    2. Day 2 3 February 2027 Stakeholdermanagement en gedeelde waardecreatie.
    3. Day 3 17 February 2027 Netwerk- en alliantiedynamieken: werken als een ecosysteem.
    4. Day 4 3 March 2027 Co-creatie en innovatie: biomimicry als katalysator voor samenwerking.
    5. Day 5 17 March 2027 Governance en besluitvorming: natuurlijke principes in samenwerking.
    6. Day 6 31 March 2027 Examen

  • Biomimicry Business Change Manager

    Start
    29 January 2027
    Course days
    6
    CPE credits
    42

    € 5.450,00 excl. btw

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    Day programme 6
    1. Day 1 29 January 2027 Biomimicry en verandermanagement: natuurlijke principes als basis voor transitie.
    2. Day 2 12 February 2027 Organisatiemodellen en toekomstbestendigheid: van statisch naar adaptief.
    3. Day 3 26 February 2027 Leiderschap en weerstand: veerkracht ontwikkelen in organisaties.
    4. Day 4 12 March 2027 Cultuurverandering en natuurlijke patronen: duurzame gedragsverandering faciliteren.
    5. Day 5 26 March 2027 Samenwerking en cocreatie: biomimicry als katalysator voor synergie.
    6. Day 6 9 April 2027 Examen

  • Biomimicry Product Development Manager

    Start
    23 April 2027
    Course days
    6
    CPE credits
    42

    € 5.450,00 excl. btw

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    Day programme 6
    1. Day 1 23 April 2027 Biomimicry Life’s Principles en de designspiraal.
    2. Day 2 7 May 2027 Biologically Inspired Design-model en 4-Box.
    3. Day 3 21 May 2027 Gulden snede en ontwerpdimensies.
    4. Day 4 4 June 2027 Vormgeving en lichtgewicht structuren.
    5. Day 5 18 June 2027 Cradle-to-cradle en Stad van de toekomst.
    6. Day 6 2 July 2027 Examen

Source: Biomimicry Centre calendar.

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