IHE Delft Institute for Water Education – Guest lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility For several years now, the TheRockGroup has been invited to provide a lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to an international group of water management professionals and students at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. Within one day, the students learn what…
Science in Practice – University of Amsterdam Together through Science in Practice, TheRockGroup, UvA, students and participating companies have implemented circular economy into the business models of SME’s and larger organizations to create a more sustainable economy. Students learn both theoretical concepts of circular economy as well as skills used in business environments. Since 2015,…
Dutch Seaports and the OECD – GuidelinesThe OECD created guidelines about how companies should cope with supply chain issues. Commissioned by the five biggest sea ports of the Netherlands, TheRockGroup executed a research project to identify what the Dutch Seaport companies need to do to comply to the OECD guidelines. After mapping the current status of…
IKEA Foundation – Portfolio Strategy Support Climate Change is a pressing issue for all but especially for those with minimal resources and vulnerable to its effects. This is the group the IKEA Foundation focuses on through their projects and grants through their portfolio areas focusing on food/agri, energy, livelihoods and entrepreneurship. However, climate change, a…
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) – Minor Sustainability in Business Since 2012, TheRockGroup has been involved in the minor Sustainability in Business at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Together with lecturers of THUAS, we design and execute this minor once a year. The minor gives an international group of second year students…
Sungevity International – Sungevity’s first impact report TheRockGroup assisted Sungevity International in making an impact analysis and sustainability report. We also helped set up a reporting cycle to strengthen and deepen Sungevity’s sustainability proposition. In the reporting cycle we put the focus on incremental improvements. Context Sungevity International is a social enterprise specialized in solar…
Royal Tropical Institute – Sustainable Development Goal House The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) is an independent centre of expertise, education, intercultural cooperation and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. Based on a national heritage site in Amsterdam, KIT focuses on key areas where it can make a difference: Gender, Global Health, Intercultural Communication and Sustainable Economic Development.…
SNV – Agribusiness Support in Uganda, El Salvador and Senegal SNV is the Dutch Development organization. They work in key sectors to improve the lives of millions of people. TheRockGroup worked with SNV in the agrifood sector and helped to improve the market access for small scale producers and agribusinesses in Uganda, El Salvador and…
VONK & ptthee The latest edition of VONK featured ptthee, a Dutch start-up on a mission to have a positive impact on biodiversity, whilst creating high-quality tea. Daan van Diepen and Matthijs Westerwoudt work together with Dutch organic farmers. They grow their herbal mixtures on the unused edges of the fields and meadows of the farmers. Creating…
VONK & ReBlend The latest edition of VONK featuring the sustainable fashion start-up ReBlend was very insightful, not only for Anita de Wit, co-founder of the company. By inviting a very diverse set of people with different educational backgrounds and who follow different professions, the event offers a nice opportunity for everyone to think outside of…
