Chrysanthemums with a focus on sustainability
Sustainability is a comprehensive concept that involves a myriad of topics such as energy consumption, the way people are treated, the reduction of the carbon footprint, and so much more. At Dekker Chrysanten, we define sustainability as working to create a better world.
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Sustainability
An optimum climate, also for the environment
We produce nearly all the electricity we need at our location in Hensbroek ourselves by using CHPs (combined heat and power systems). Climate screens keep the heat inside and installations and systems for regulating the climate are selected based on low energy consumption and long service life. Moreover, we have been producing in Tanzania for many years, where the climate conditions are perfect for the cultivation of chrysanthemum cuttings which allows us to cultivate with a minimum of energy input.
Reduction in the use of plant protection products
Integrated pest management (IPM) is the norm these days. In IPM, the emphasis lies on the use of biological pest control and only when necessary is the use of beneficial insects supported by chemical corrective agents. This approach has significantly reduced the use of chemical agents in chrysanthemum cultivation. Dekker Chrysanten also only uses bee-friendly products that are neonicotinoid-free.
And, if it's up to Dekker Chrysanten, the use of chemical products can be even further reduced. A variety that is naturally resistant to diseases and pests is less likely to require assistance to stay healthy. DNA technology enables our breeders to select varieties for their resistance to diseases and pests right at the start of the breeding process.
Social involvement
Employees at Dekker Chrysanten can count on a job with prospects. They are given opportunities to develop themselves by being given responsibility and receiving full support for education and training. This not only helps them develop themselves, but also contributes to the further development of Dekker Chrysanten as a company.
In the environments in which we operate, we want to be a company that adds value. With foreign branches, such as those in Tanzania and Colombia, we have the opportunity to mean much more to the environment in which we operate. Our employees at the production site can count on fair treatment. We pay them a good salary, ensure safe working conditions, and also offer them opportunities to turn their ambitions into a career in society. Partly thanks to our presence on site, the local economy continues to flourish.
Working conditions
No matter which location in the world our employees find themselves at, they can always count on good and safe working conditions. Automation and mechanization has already made much of the physical work in ornamentals cultivation redundant and we continue to take measures, where possible, to make the work more enjoyable and more challenging.
Fair and honest business
As a family business we are not focused on short-term profits. Instead, we concentrate on continuity for the generations that will follow. This approach makes us an attractive business partner for our clients. Our approach to business is defined by the fact that we also like to give something to others, that we live up to our agreements, and that we recognize each other's qualities and utilize them to take steps forward together.