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Dutch tax system still rewards non-sustainable business
With a radical overhaul of the tax system, we can really make the switch to a circular economy, says Hein Brekelmans from ABN AMRO's Sustainable Finance Desk. “Our current tax system incentivises non-sustainable entrepreneurship. The aim of Ex'tax is to change that.”
Marsh dweller teaches the world about consensus
Adapting to changing conditions is what the Dutch have been doing for centuries. The rest of the world is eager to know how they do that, because adaptability is crucial in the fight against climate change. So it’s no wonder that Dutch climate ambassador Marcel Beukeboom is a popular guest at international conferences.
Asking questions is the first step to circular procurement
“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want,” US activist Anna Lappé once said. As a logical consequence of this idea, procurement is a key part of our circularity ambitions and climate goals. It is only natural, then, that it was a prominent topic during the Week of the Circular Economy, which was hosted in Circl from 3 to 7 February.
Future-proofing your company
Looking to make your company sustainable and future-proof? We run business innovation workshops to team up with entrepreneurs to explore ways to integrate circularity in daily operational processes.
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Walking the talk: Circl
On 5 September 2017, Circl, ABN AMRO’s multi-purpose pavilion, opened its doors. Built on a circular vision, it puts high-grade re-use of materials centre stage, aims for energy-neutral use and produces hardly any waste.
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Offices turning circular
Our own office buildings are quite sustainable as it is, but a lot is about to change going forward. Of course, personal contact, our expertise and digital convenience will always take centre stage, but we will also refurbish and furnish our offices and branches as sustainably and circularly as we can. We do this by using materials that have been given a second life.
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