Duurzaamheid.nl

What Duurzaamheid.nl does

Duurzaamheid.nl is a Dutch sustainability platform and event organization business operating as Duurzaamheid.nl B.V., founded and owned by entrepreneur Anne-Marie Rakhorst. The company is headquartered at the Holie Hub venue inside the Abbey of Berne (Abdij van Berne) in Heeswijk Dinther, North Brabant, and positions itself as a convener of the Dutch sustainability ecosystem through a curated network of ~10 named 'aanjagers' (sustainability thought leaders) and partnerships with institutions such as Rabobank, Provincie Noord-Brabant, Nationaal Klimaat Platform, ZLTO, CIRCL, Bouwend Nederland, and Hogeschool Rotterdam.

The core offering is a content and event platform covering the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, circular economy, energy transition, fashion, and CSRD/sustainability reporting, complemented by a physical event venue (Holie Hub, branded as the first SDG House of North Brabant) and sub-brands including '17 doelen die je deelt' (SDG education for children), Holie Tech (consumer electronics circularity), Holie Spark (Inner Development Goals), and 'Goed Boeren' (agricultural sustainability). The firm is explicitly not a technology company; its 'platform' consists of articles, dossiers, a monthly newsletter, podcast/multimedia content, and an in-person venue.

The business model is project-based and diversified across professional services revenue streams: event organization and programming, training programs (notably CSRD courses in partnership with Jessica Boekhoudt of Data For Better, and workshops such as 'Trap tegen Troep' priced at €179 excl. VAT for government employees), communication and sustainability advisory, governance and supervisory board placement, speaker bureau services, coaching, and book/publication sales through the Duurzaamheid.nl shop. Distribution runs through the website, the Holie Hub venue, partner co-organized events across the Netherlands, and a community-led GTM model that leverages the aanjager network. The company serves large organizations and corporations as its primary segment, with secondary segments in sustainability professionals (CSRD training), government and policy bodies, and educational institutions. Headcount is approximately 10, the company is privately held with no institutional investors or parent company, and no funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Duurzaamheid.nl

Legal name

Duurzaamheid.nl B.V.

Website

https://duurzaamheid.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Duurzaamheid.nl is a Dutch sustainability platform and event organization company that connects organizations, professionals, and citizens with sustainability experts through content, training, advisory, and events at its Holie Hub venue in Heeswijk Dinther, Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM), Circular Economy & Waste/Materials Reporting (Zero waste, packaging) (EUAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Event management services
• CSRD training programs
• Circular economy advisory
• SDG education content

Headquarters

HQ city

Heeswijk Dinther

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Organization: Organizing and hosting sustainability-focused events, workshops, and conferences at the Holie Hub venue and external locations
2. Training Programs: CSRD training programs offered in partnership with Jessica Boekhoudt for sustainability reporting education
3. Consulting and Advisory: Communication, governance, and sustainability advisory services provided to organizations
4. Publications: Sale of books including publications by Jan Jonker and Anne-Marie Rakhorst
5. Speaker Bureau: Arranging sustainability experts and 'aanjagers' as speakers for events and conferences
6. Shop Sales: Sale of books and publications through the Duurzaamheid.nl shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Duurzaamheid.nl is a Dutch sustainability platform that provides advisory services, event organization, training programs, and content for organizations and professionals working on sustainability and circular economy. Its core offerings include communication advisory, governance and supervisory placement, event programming, speaker bookings, coaching, CSRD training, and circular economy workshops, delivered through the Holie Hub venue and the duurzaamheid.nl web platform.

Product overview

Duurzaamheid.nl is a Dutch sustainability platform functioning as a content hub, event organizer, and service provider. The platform offers a broad portfolio including the core Duurzaamheid.nl content platform, the Holie Hub event venue (first SDG House of North Brabant), the child-focused SDG initiative '17 doelen die je deelt', and diverse professional services (communication advisory, governance/supervision placement, event programming, speaker bookings, coaching, consulting, workshops). Services are delivered both independently and in combination, with notable programs including CSRD training and the 'Trap tegen Troep' circular economy workshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 17 doelen die je deelt: An initiative that introduces the Netherlands to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Holie Hub
• Holie Tech
• Holie Spark
• Good Boeren

Products and services

• Communicatie Advies en Strategie (Communication Advisory and Strategy) Communication consulting services helping clients with challenges at the intersection of communication and sustainability. Targets organizations seeking support in sustainability communication strategy.
• Besturen en Toezichthouden (Governance and Supervision) Governance and supervisory placement services connecting organizations with board members and supervisors to enhance future resilience during change. Targets organizations seeking board-level sustainability leadership.
• Programmeren en Organiseren (Event Programming and Organization) Event programming and organization services for sustainability-focused events and conferences. Targets organizations seeking expert-led sustainability events.
• Sprekersopdrachten (Speaker Bookings) Speaker booking services connecting organizations with experts in circular economy, sustainable urban environments, energy transition, innovation, and SDGs. Targets organizations hosting events or conferences.
• Coaching Personal development coaching services focused on sustainable business practices and leadership skills. Targets individuals and leaders in sustainability-focused roles.
• Advies (Advisory) Advisory services helping organizations become more future-proof and sustainable. Targets organizations seeking strategic sustainability guidance.
• Workshops en Events (Workshops and Events) Workshop and event organization services that bring people together through experience, action, and discovery to make sustainable thinking tangible. Targets groups and organizations seeking interactive sustainability experiences.
• Concept en Ontwikkeling (Concept Development) Concept development and creation services for sustainability initiatives and programs. Targets organizations developing new sustainability programs or campaigns.
• CSRD Training Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive training programs covering CSRD fundamentals, EU Taxonomy, and sustainability reporting for organizations. Targets sustainability professionals and compliance teams.
• Trap tegen Troep Workshop Practical circular economy workshop helping organizations reduce waste and costs through upstream design choices, procurement, and usage normalization. Targets government employees and organizations seeking waste reduction training.
• Holie Hub Venue Physical event venue located at the Abbey of Berne in Heeswijk Dinther, hosting sustainability events, workshops, and training programs. Targets organizations and event organizers seeking a dedicated sustainability-themed venue.
• Duurzaamheid.nl Content Platform A comprehensive Dutch sustainability platform connecting professionals, organizations, and citizens through news, events, training, and advisory services focused on circular economy, SDGs, and sustainable business transformation. Targets sustainability professionals and the Dutch public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 E-waste Races organized with 1.5 million devices collected and 800+ school teams participating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Provincie Noord-BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Co-organizer of Holie Tech event on consumer electronics circularity, focusing on e-waste reduction and repair. Partnership for regional sustainability innovation.
• Hogeschool RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Venue partner for Jan Jonker's 'Transitie van Betekenis' book presentation event, engaging students and academics.
• CIRCL movementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Co-organizer of CSRD events including 'CSRD: Vloek of Zegen' held at Holie Hub. Partnership for sustainability knowledge sharing and event programming.
• Sustainable Capital GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Co-organizer of CSRD events at Holie Hub focusing on sustainability reporting and finance.
• Bouwend NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Co-organizer of CSRD events, representing construction industry sustainability interests.
• RabobankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Long-standing partner for sustainability events including CSRD and agricultural sustainability events like 'Goed Boeren'. Provides financial sector perspective on sustainability transitions.
• Nationaal Klimaat PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2024Co-organizer of 'Goed Boeren tot in de Eeuwigheid' event focused on agricultural sustainability and climate policy. Partnership for farmer-focused sustainability dialogue.
• ZLTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural organization partnering on farming sustainability events in the Netherlands.
• LIBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on agricultural sustainability programming.
• Data For Better (Jessica Boekhoudt)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partnership for CSRD education programs. Jessica Boekhoudt serves as lead trainer for sustainability reporting workshops offered through Duurzaamheid.nl.
• Gelders EnergieakkoordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for agricultural sustainability events in the Achterhoek region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• KLIMB. (formerly Climate Neutral Group platform arm): Dutch platform helping organizations measure, reduce, and communicate carbon footprints, with training and advisory services — comparable to Duurzaamheid.nl's communications advisory and CSRD training value proposition.
• Impact Hub Amsterdam: Sustainability- and impact-focused coworking and event community offering programming, training, and advisory adjacent to Duurzaamheid.nl's community-led event and knowledge model for sustainable entrepreneurs.
• Sustainable Finance Lab: Utrecht-based think tank and platform producing research, events, and training on sustainable finance, overlapping with Duurzaamheid.nl's CSRD/sustainability reporting and Geld & Financiering content tracks.

Direct peers

• Nudge: Dutch sustainability consultancy and platform focused on behavioral change and sustainable business transformation, offering training, advisory, and events — closely mirroring Duurzaamheid.nl's mix of advisory, training, and community-based services.
• De Groene Zaak: Dutch network of sustainable businesses that convenes members through events, knowledge sharing, and advocacy, comparable in role as a convener and content provider for the Dutch sustainable business community.
• VBDO: Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development, a knowledge platform and convener producing reports, training, and events on ESG and sustainable finance — overlapping with Duurzaamheid.nl's CSRD training and sustainability reporting offering.
• MVO Nederland: The leading Dutch sustainability network and knowledge platform for businesses, comparable to Duurzaamheid.nl as a Dutch-language hub for sustainability content, events, and advisory services aimed at corporates and professionals.
• Holland Circular Hotspot: Dutch public-private platform promoting the Netherlands as a circular economy hotspot, organizing events, trade missions, and knowledge sharing — comparable as a Dutch convening and content platform for circular economy.

Broad incumbents

• Metabolic: Dutch sustainability consultancy advising on circular economy, climate, and food systems with strong content and event activity; comparable as a Dutch circular-economy advisory and knowledge provider competing for similar corporate mandates.
• Circle Economy: Amsterdam-based circular economy consultancy and platform producing the Circularity Gap Report, advisory, and events — directly comparable to Duurzaamheid.nl's circular economy and Hij.doel thematics, but at an international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/duurzaamheid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duurzaamheid-nl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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