About us | CSR Netherlands

This is CSR Netherlands

Every day, we see the consequences of the design of our economic system. As a result, our nature and society are under intense pressure. CSR Netherlands believes in an economy adapted to the limits of that nature and society. For a sustainable economy, the current system needs to be changed. We encourage and support companies to contribute to this. We also urge the government to make sustainable enterprise the standard.

The business network of sustainable entrepreneurs

CSR Netherlands is driving the transition to the sustainable economy with the largest sustainable business network in the Netherlands. To measure the progress on our ambition, we developed the New Economy Index (NEx) that annually measures how well we are on track. This index consists of seven themes: new wealth, circular economy, biodiversity, true pricing, inclusivity, green energy and supply chains. Together, these themes form the new economy and thus the focus of our work. They also set the agenda for our partners on the road to a more sustainable business.

So what do we do concretely?

The transition to a new economy is not easy. Our contribution boils down to three core activities.

1. Business network

With about 2,000 partners, we are Europe's largest sustainable business network. About 70 percent are SMEs. More than 170 large companies have also joined.

2. Projects

Long-term or short-term: CSR Netherlands works with partners on projects to research and develop innovations. We make the most successful initiatives bigger, sharing the lessons learned. Many of the projects we carry out with or on behalf of cooperation partners, funders or ministries.

3. Voice in politics

Currently, too many laws and regulations are still designed in favour of old-economy companies. Our public affairs activities should make sustainable business more attractive and easier.

Sustainable business is people work. Here are some of our employees.

Ankie van Wersch

Managing director