In a significant move towards advancing sustainability in the GreenTech sector, Global Sustainable Enterprise System (GSES) introduces the groundbreaking Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Module. This innovative tool is meticulously designed to measure and verify the environmental claims of cutting-edge technologies, offering a pathway to elevate their credibility through third-party validation.

GSES ETV module highlights

1. Comprehensive technology ESG dashboard:
GSES proudly presents the Technology ESG Dashboard, a tailored solution for technology users. This comprehensive tool provides users with an in-depth view of validated technology claims, ETV verification reports, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores on an organisational level.

2. Global standard compliance with ISO 14034:
GSES employs the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) ISO 14034 standard to assess technologies. Recognised as the sole global standard for measuring green technologies, ISO 14034:2016 Environmental Management sets the benchmark for ETV processes. Published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) in November 2016, this standard ensures a quality-assured process for independent confirmation of environmental technology performance through objective evidence.

Key objectives of ETV:
Supporting Informed Decision-Making:
The ETV process supports stakeholders in making well-informed decisions by providing accurate and reliable data on technology performance.

Enhancing demonstration, deployment, and market acceptance:
ETV plays a crucial role in enhancing the demonstration, deployment, and market acceptance of technology-based solutions. By offering third-party validation, it instills confidence in users and stakeholders.

GSES is committed to fostering transparency and credibility in the GreenTech sector, and the introduction of the ETV Module marks a significant step towards achieving these goals. As sustainability becomes an increasingly integral part of innovation, GSES continues to lead the way in providing robust frameworks and tools to propel the GreenTech industry forward.

For more information about the GSES ETV Module, please visit GSES

Brace yourselves for a captivating read! Seven master students from the Netherlands recently delved into the heart of the ASEAN sustainability landscape.

Our proud collaboration with the Netherlands-Asia Honours Summer School (NAHSS) program paved the way for over 100 students to soak in the vibrant cultures of Malaysia and Singapore throughout the scorching summer of 2023. Now, these students have crafted an extensive paper that dissects the pressing need for ESG platforms in the ASEAN region.

Get ready to embark on a journey where academia meets real-world impact. This isn’t just another publication – it’s an insider’s look into how the ASEAN sustainability market is evolving, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this! Click, read, and join the conversation shaping the future of sustainability in the ASEAN region. Let’s make waves together!

Read the paper here: TheASEAN Sustainability Assessment Market A Case Study on Malaysia and Singapore.docx

From ETP to Multi-stakeholder Platform – The Remarkable Journey Unveiled

In a transformative journey initiated by the European Commission in 2004, Water Europe (WE) was born as the European Technology Platform (ETP) for water, initially known as WssTP. This status was renewed by the EC in 2013 as part of its ETP2020 strategy, solidifying WE’s role as a driving force in European water innovation.

A Decade of Evolution:
Founded on the principles of collaboration and innovation, WE underwent a pivotal shift in 2007. The platform transformed into a member-based multi-stakeholder organisation under Belgian law. Since then, WE’s membership and activities have witnessed continuous growth, aligning with its ambitious vision to represent the entire water value-chain.

European Water-Smart Society:
WE’s evolution mirrors its commitment to shaping a European Water-Smart Society. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative endeavours, the organisation has become a dynamic force fostering innovation and sustainability across the water sector.

GSES Joins Water Europe 2023:
Adding to the vibrant tapestry of stakeholders, GSES – Global Sustainable Enterprise System proudly announces its membership in Water Europe 2023. This collaboration marks a significant step towards GSES’s commitment to actively contribute to the advancements in the water sector.

A Proud Member of Water Europe:
GSES is a proud member of Water Europe, the esteemed ranks of organisations committed to a water-smart future. The platform’s involvement in Water Europe underscores its dedication to driving positive change and sustainability on a European scale.

Learn More:
Explore the collaborative efforts of GSES and Water Europe for a water-smart future. Learn more about GSES’s commitment to sustainability at GSES!

COP28 UAE Blue Zone Report: A Glimpse Behind the Scenes

Amidst the intensity of COP28 negotiations in the UAE, as the summit reaches its climax, Ruud Koornstra, SDG 7 Coordinator, GSES Ambassador, and delegate of the Netherlands, shares an exclusive update.

Intense Commitment and Strides Forward:
“Our Dutch negotiators are working tirelessly, making great strides in these crucial discussions. Just hold on for the last mile, ladies and gentlemen,” says Koornstra. The dedication is evident as he personally covers an average of 20,000 steps per day, shuttling between the blue and green zones.

Showcasing Dutch Innovation:
Beyond the negotiations, Koornstra emphasises the platform created for Dutch breakthrough technologies and business concepts of new SMEs. COP28 serves as a global stage, providing international visibility and follow-up opportunities for innovative solutions.

A Global Effort for Sustainable Future:
GSES is proud to have Ruud Koornstra as our ambassador, representing sustainability on a global scale. Follow the behind-the-scenes journey of Dutch negotiators and witness the commitment to shaping a sustainable future.

Stay Tuned for Updates:
As COP28 unfolds, stay tuned for more updates on the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ impactful contributions to global sustainability. Learn more about GSES’s advocacy for positive change at GSES

Revolutionising Retail: Clipper Interall Adopts GSES’s Nature Impact Rating for Eco-Friendly Product Evaluation

GSES – Global Sustainable Enterprise System and Clipper Interall proudly unveil the Nature Impact Rating on the Clipper website, a groundbreaking initiative reshaping the way environmental impact is measured in their webshop.

Measuring environmental impact:

Clipper takes a significant stride towards sustainability by integrating the Nature Impact Rating, a cutting-edge initiative by GSES, into their webshop. This innovative approach measures the environmental impact of their products comprehensively.

Explore the sustainability Journey:

Discover the details on the Clipper website It’s an extraordinary leap towards sustainability, showcasing Clipper’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Make a positive impact. Join us in creating a more sustainable future. Explore the Nature Impact Rating on Clipper’s webshop and witness the power of conscious consumer choices.

Together Towards Sustainability
GSES is delighted to collaborate with Clipper Interall, forging a path towards a more sustainable retail landscape. Let’s make a positive impact together!

The Global Sustainable Enterprise System (GSES), a holistic sustainability rating system, and Euro Craft SAS, a leading B2B marketing and purchasing group for the construction and industry sectors, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration promises significant advancements in sustainability and innovation within these industries.

The partnership between GSES and Euro Craft is set to leverage the strengths of both organizations, driving sustainability and efficiency in an evolving business environment. “We are thrilled to have established the partnership with Euro Craft and look forward to rolling out the GSES platform among the members of the Euro Craft network! This will help the Building products and materials industry become more sustainable,” says Kelly Ruigrok, CEO of the GSES.

GSES is helping organizations worldwide to make informed and sustainable choices. The platform benchmarks, measures, and externally verifies the sustainability performance of organisations, physical products, and assets worldwide. By utilising the Global Sustainable Enterprise Standard, GSES offers a universal language for measuring sustainability. The meta-standard integrates over 550 widely accepted standards and certificates, translating them into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are both measurable and comparable.

Euro Craft has the potential to significantly influence the sustainability sector. Established in 1998, Euro Craft has become a powerhouse in the B2B landscape, particularly within the construction and industry sectors. With a network of seven successful partners operating in over 25 countries, Euro Craft supports more than 3,000 members and 5,000 outlets, establishing its position as a leader in the European market. Euro Craft’s primary goal is to strengthen the market positions of its partner companies through strategic international cooperation, efficient logistics, and innovative solutions.

„We are very much looking positively on being able to drive forward the key future topic of sustainability within our industry together with GSES, an internationally positioned company,” says Peer de Lange, CEO of Euro Craft.

Euro Craft’s extensive network and influence within the industry, combined with GSES’s expertise in sustainability, will create significant opportunities for innovation and growth. The collaboration aims to foster sustainable practices across the construction and industry sectors.

We aim to create a greener world together!

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Collaboration Announced!

Exciting news! Conscyo, the ambitious advisory agency dedicated to driving positive change in business and the world, is teaming up with GSES. Together, we are on a mission to ignite transformation, honesty, and relevance in the business landscape.

At Conscyo, they inspire and push boundaries, encouraging both our peers and clients to embrace possibility and cultivate growth. Their focus on value, quality assurance, and sustainable transformation management aligns perfectly with GSES’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions to consumers.

In a rapidly evolving world, a fresh perspective is crucial for organizations to overcome challenges and achieve lasting success through sustainable transformation. Conscyo stands out by being disruptors, amplifying dissenting voices, and introducing real change that drives improvement.

They specialise in identifying blind spots and vulnerabilities, fostering open discussions on critical issues, all while maintaining respect and fostering genuine human connections. Their extensive expertise and unique capabilities enable them to support companies across all stages of digital transformations, projects, and initiatives.

What sets them apart is their adoption of “Conscious consulting” – a transformative mindset and approach that guarantees they deliver tangible and enduring value, leaving their clients pleasantly surprised. With a strong sense of accountability, coupled with curiosity and creativity, they prioritise ethical decision-making and transparency in all their endeavors.

We firmly believe in measuring the impact of our work beyond financial metrics, ensuring that every success story we create resonates with a higher purpose. Stay tuned for more exciting news and remarkable collaborations as we drive meaningful change in the business world!

Empowering Sustainability: CSU’s Journey with GSES at the Johan Cruijff ArenA
CSU, as the first supplier to Johan Cruijff ArenA, is implementing the GSES sustainability platform. The ‘Global Sustainable Enterprise System’ enables CSU to measure, verify, and assess its sustainability performance at Johan Cruijff ArenA. Through data-driven decision-making, CSU strives for increasingly sustainable operations.

GSES: A uniform approach to sustainability
Kelly Ruigrok founded GSES in 2017 to simplify the complexity of sustainability certifications and eco-labels. The platform translates more than 550 certificates into measurable KPIs, providing a universal language for sustainability. Organizations in over 110 countries, including leading names like Schiphol and Deloitte, rely on GSES to manage, enhance and communicate their sustainability performance.

Kelly Ruigrok states, “CSU’s choice for GSES demonstrates their progressiveness in sustainability. By embracing GSES, they show that measuring, managing, and verifying sustainability are not just ideals but actions being implemented. Together, we are working towards a world where sustainability is not only pursued but also proven and improved, step by step.”

CSU’s sustainable initiatives
CSU aims to be the most sustainable cleaning service provider in the Netherlands. From this leading position, CSU seeks to inspire and involve its industry peers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients in its vision. The ambition goes beyond achieving CO2-neutral operations by 2030; the ultimate goal is to create a climate-positive impact.

CSU’s commitment to sustainability, combined with innovation and social engagement, affirms its leadership in the cleaning sector. CSU is dedicated to sustainability and social impact through various initiatives and collaborations. An example is the CSU Green & Social Impact dashboard, which provides real-time insight into the CO2 impact of its cleaning services at client sites, including the use of materials, logistics, on-site power consumption, and employee mobility.

Another recent initiative is the transition to Gloovy Eco Gloves, replacing traditional disposable gloves. These new gloves are produced in a more environmentally friendly way and are recyclable, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Additionally, CSU collaborates with Johan Cruijff ArenA on the Wonderboyz project, where young people with physical or intellectual disabilities play a crucial role in keeping the stadium clean and presentable. Through this initiative, CSU and Johan Cruijff ArenA help young people with a distance to the labor market find rewarding jobs, contributing to their shared social commitment.

About GSES
GSES is an all-in-one system for measuring, comparing, and verifying sustainability performance at the product, organization, and asset levels. Organizations implementing the GSES SAAS platform gain access to smart software tools and dashboards, enabling them to measure, evaluate, and improve their sustainability performance worldwide. The platform uses the Global Sustainable Enterprise Standard, a meta-standard that translates more than 500 standards and certifications into KPIs, making sustainability performance measurable and comparable.

About CSU
CSU is a leading cleaning service provider in the Netherlands, with offices in Uden, Amsterdam, and Groningen, among others. For sectors such as healthcare, education, and offices, CSU has been a reliable partner for 55 years. With over 15,000 employees, CSU focuses on sustainability, good employment practices, hospitality, and innovation. CSU has been awarded prestigious prizes multiple times, including the King Willem I Prize and the Keurmerk Schoon. More information can be found at www.csu.nl. Through these initiatives and collaborations, CSU continues to inspire the cleaning industry and lead towards a more sustainable future.

DUTCH

CSU zet als eerste leverancier van de Johan Cruijff ArenA het duurzaamheidsplatform GSES in. Het ‘Global Sustainable Enterprise System’ stelt CSU mede in staat haar prestaties in de Johan Cruijff ArenA op het gebied van duurzaamheid te meten, verifiëren en te beoordelen. Door middel van data- gedreven besluitvorming streeft CSU naar een steeds duurzamere bedrijfsvoering.

GSES: Een uniforme aanpak voor duurzaamheid.

Kelly Ruigrok richtte in 2017 GSES op om de complexiteit van duurzaamheidscertificeringen en eco- labels te vereenvoudigen. Het platform vertaalt meer dan 550 certificaten naar meetbare KPI’s en biedt zo een universele taal voor duurzaamheid. Wereldwijd vertrouwen organisaties in meer dan 110 landen, met toonaangevende organisaties als Schiphol en Deloitte, op GSES voor het beheren en verbeteren van hun duurzaamheidsprestaties.

Kelly Ruigrok: “CSU’s keuze voor GSES toont hun vooruitstrevendheid in duurzaamheid. Door GSES te omarmen, laten ze zien dat meten, managen en verifiëren van duurzaamheid niet slechts idealen zijn, maar daadwerkelijk worden omgezet in actie. Samen werken we aan een wereld waarin duurzaamheid niet alleen wordt nagestreefd, maar ook bewezen en verbeterd wordt, stap voor stap.”

CSU’s Duurzame Initiatieven

CSU streeft ernaar de meest duurzame schoonmaakdienstverlener in Nederland te zijn. Vanuit deze vooraanstaande positie wil CSU haar branchegenoten, leveranciers, onderaannemers en klanten inspireren en meenemen in haar visie. De ambitie reikt verder dan alleen een CO2-neutrale bedrijfsvoering in 2030; het uiteindelijke doel is om klimaatpositieve impact creëren.

CSU’s toewijding aan duurzaamheid, gecombineerd met innovatie en maatschappelijke betrokkenheid, bevestigt haar positie als voorloper in de schoonmaaksector. CSU zet zich in voor duurzaamheid en maatschappelijke impact door verschillende initiatieven en samenwerkingen. Een voorbeeld hiervan is het CSU Green & Social Impact-dashboard. Dit dashboard biedt ‘real-time’ inzicht in de CO2-impact van haar schoonmaakdienstverlening bij de klant, inclusief het gebruik van materialen, logistiek, stroomverbruik op locatie, en de mobiliteit van medewerkers.

Een ander recent initiatief is de overstap naar Gloovy Eco Gloves, als vervanging voor de traditionele wegwerphandschoenen. Deze nieuwe handschoenen worden op een milieuvriendelijkere wijze geproduceerd en zijn recyclebaar, waardoor een aanzienlijke hoeveelheid CO2-uitstoot wordt bespaard.

Daarnaast werkt CSU, samen met de Johan Cruijff ArenA, aan het Wonderboyz-project, waarbij jongeren met een lichamelijke of verstandelijke beperking een essentiële rol spelen bij het schoon en representatief houden van het stadion. Door dit initiatief helpen CSU en de Johan Cruijff ArenA jongeren met een afstand tot de arbeidsmarkt, aan een fijne werkplek en draagt het bij aan de gezamenlijke maatschappelijke betrokkenheid.

Over GSES

GSES is een alles-in-één systeem voor het meten, vergelijken en verifiëren van duurzaamheidsprestaties op product-, organisatie- en assetniveau. Organisaties die het SAAS-platform van GSES implementeren krijgen toegang tot slimme software tools en dashboard waarmee zij wereldwijd in staat zijn hun duurzaamheidsprestaties te meten, evalueren en verbeteren. Het platform gebruikt de Global Sustainable Enterprise Standard, een metanorm die meer dan 500 normen en certificaten vertaalt naar KPI’s, waardoor duurzaamheidsprestaties meetbaar en vergelijkbaar worden.

Over CSU

CSU is een toonaangevende schoonmaakdienstverlener in Nederland, met vestigingen in onder andere Uden, Amsterdam, en Groningen. Voor sectoren zoals zorg, onderwijs en kantoren is CSU al 55 jaar een betrouwbare partner. Met ruim 15.000 medewerkers richt CSU zich op duurzaamheid, goed werkgeverschap, hospitality en innovatie. CSU is meerdere malen bekroond met prestigieuze prijzen, zoals de Koning Willem I Prijs en het Keurmerk Schoon. Meer informatie is te vinden op www.csu.nl.

Met deze initiatieven en samenwerkingen blijft CSU de schoonmaakbranche inspireren en naar een duurzamere toekomst leiden.