Food and drink are our greatest passions. When we share this passion, we always think about the world around us. We encourage a healthy lifestyle, make conscious choices easier and consider each other's future.
We collaborate with farmers, market gardeners and food producers to bring the tastiest, in-season products into our kitchens.
People drive society, and our staff are the beating heart of our business. They create a welcoming environment, nutritious dishes and add a dose of fun to our services.
CIRFOOD originated as a cooperative. Collaboration and working together are the foundation for us in the relationships we build with our clients. In short, it makes us happy when we contribute to making others happy.
We believe that everyone has the right to good food and drink. Our daily meals are much more than just nutrition. Food and drink also represent tradition, innovation, health, well-being and responsibility. In a word: culture.
Sustainability is a driving force in our thinking and activities. In everything we do, we weigh our actions for their effect on the future. We give back what we take and we encourage our partners to make sustainable choices.
We have long embraced the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And because our activities and services involve many different areas, we have formulated targeted policies for several of the SDGs. We believe in making a major positive impact in partnership with our clients. This is reflected in our approach to procurement, production, training and joint ventures.
Sustainability is one of CIRFOOD's guiding values. As part of our commitment to society, our people and the environment, CIRFOOD completes a thorough assessment of its business sustainability practices every year through EcoVadis, the global standard for business sustainability ratings. The EcoVadis assessment includes 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. CIRFOOD is proud to announce that in our latest rating, which was completed in 2022, we earned a Platinum-medal, which is the highest possible score. This rating means we are among the top 1% of organisations around the world assessed by EcoVadis and also the first catering company in The Netherlands achieving this.
At CIRFOOD Netherlands, we're honored to be a part of the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands. This esteemed network is committed to magnifying the Dutch business world's positive footprint on the Sustainable Development Goals, enhancing life for both present and upcoming generations. Wholeheartedly, we back the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, spanning Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption. Every day, we strive to weave the essence of the Global Compact into our business blueprint, ethos, and operations, aligning with the United Nations' vision, especially the Sustainable Development Goals. Dive into our Strategic Plan (2023-2025) to grasp the depth of our dedication and endeavors.
Our clients put their trust in CIRFOOD. We guarantee that we take our business operations seriously. We are certified in all relevant aspects of our services and value chain. This is something we are immensely proud of! Our Ecovadis platinum rating was definitely a crowning achievement for our work so far. And as it means setting the bar high, we will be raising that bar many more times in the coming years.
ISO 9001:2015 sets out the criteria for an organisation’s quality management system. It is based on a number of quality management principles, including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and continual improvement.
ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organisation can use to enhance its environmental performance. This international standard is intended for use by organisations seeking to manage their environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to sustainability.
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection. More important than ever, the goals provide a critical framework for COVID-19 recovery.
We cannot say it often enough and we prove it to our guests daily - CIRFOOD takes responsibility for its actions. Sustainability is in our blood. Our comprehensive Sustainability Report 2022 sets out exactly what we are doing and working on. It also highlights the areas in which we continue to challenge ourselves to reduce our carbon footprint.
The report focuses, in particular, on employee development, cooperation with farmers, market gardeners and food producers, energy and water consumption, and measures to prevent food waste. Our Sustainability Report, is certified in accordance with the guidelines established in the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards.
