Working towards a better world is our daily practice. Our childcare is like a mini-society where children and peers develop important skills for their role in the world of tomorrow. The children at Partou join in and make their voices heard; respectful, empathetic and inclusive. In this way, we lay the foundation for a society in which equality of opportunity, social cohesion and sustainability are self-evident on a daily basis. And in this way, we contribute to the development of a self-confident and resilient new generation.
There are over 250 organisations with a B Corp certification in the Netherlands, including Auping, Dopper, Naïf, and Tony's Chocolonely. These are all companies that strive to maintain their social and sustainable performance and transparency in reporting.
Creating a better world together / Jointly taking important steps towards a better world
As Partou, we have already taken small and larger steps, such as initiatives where children go on a 'Taste Safari' for healthy food and the annual 'Friends Week' where children experience social connection and responsibility. And many of our locations participate in the 'Recycle Week' or our 'Exercise Weeks'.
We have also been working on responsible and transparent entrepreneurship for some time and have been publishing an annual CSR report since 2019 that provides insight into this way of doing business, the social and ecological impact of our organisation and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. In addition, we are also actively working to reduce our CO2 footprint. Recent measures with the greatest impact are: a fully electric car lease arrangement, green electricity at the locations where we purchase this ourselves and the promotion of plastic-free wipes.
This is just the beginning of our journey
We continue to work on relevant projects, such as a pilot to make washable diapers suitable for childcare, and on the ambitions we have for increasing diversity and becoming more accessible to children who need extra guidance.
Every day, our nearly 10,000 employees at more than 700 locations playfully prepare children for a better future. We reach more than 70,000 children and we are a leading childcare organisation in the Netherlands.
A better future for every child
Jeanine Lemmens, CEO of Partou Group, is very pleased with the certification as a B Corp: "This is an important step in our pursuit of a better future for every child. The process of becoming a B Corp has shown very clearly where we are already making an impact, but also where we can do even better. In our work with young children, we realize better than anyone how big our impact is on the world of tomorrow, a task that never ends. With so many locations, we can actually make a significant contribution to the resilience, health and living environment of future generations."