Nationale Duurzame Bedrijven Route

What Nationale Duurzame Bedrijven Route does

Nationale Duurzame Bedrijven Route (legal name: Duurzame Bedrijven Route) is an independent Dutch platform headquartered in 't Harde, Gelderland, that maintains a searchable national directory of more than 360 sustainable business examples across the Netherlands. Showcase members include a diverse mix ranging from SMB circular-economy operators such as OPNIEUW! to large enterprises such as Oceanco and Van Gelder, spanning industries including agriculture, sports and events, retail, and manufacturing. The platform organizes two physical formats for knowledge exchange: Duurzame Bedrijven Dagen, an annual open-door event, and regional bedrijfsbezoeken (company visits) co-organized with provincial and local partners.

The underlying technology is a content-driven directory with faceted search by theme, province, building type, energy label, sector, and sustainability measures taken; product extensions include a Maatschappelijk Vastgoed (social real estate) section linked to the DUMAVA subsidy scheme and an Ervaringsverhalen (Experience Stories) interview series. Membership for businesses being showcased is free via self-registration; financial sustainability rests on contributions from Dutch provinces, municipalities, and national-government partners, including the Ministry of VRO, Provincie Utrecht, and Provincie Zuid-Holland, with broader alignment to VNO-NCW and MKB Nederland's Groene Groeiers network. The operating model is community-led, positioning the organization as a neutral intermediary between sustainability leaders (koplopers) and beginners seeking practical peer examples.

Operationally the organization is small (approximately 6 employees) and privately held, with no disclosed funding rounds, venture or private-equity backing, or public-market listing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the legal structure and government-contribution funding base are consistent with a Dutch non-profit or stichting-style entity, though the specific legal form is not stated in the source material.

Name

Nationale Duurzame Bedrijven Route

Legal name

Duurzame Bedrijven Route

Website

https://duurzamebedrijvenroute.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nationale Duurzame Bedrijven Route is an independent Dutch online platform that showcases 360+ sustainable business examples and connects sustainability beginners with experienced peer companies through directories, interviews, and regional events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Community and Knowledge Exchange Platform

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Sustainable business directory
• Sustainability knowledge exchange
• Corporate sustainability showcase
• Green business network
• Sustainability events platform

Headquarters

HQ city

't Harde

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Partner contributions: The organization receives financial contributions from provinces, municipalities, and government organizations in exchange for promoting sustainable business practices and providing aggregated statistics to regional partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nationale Duurzame Bedrijven Route operates an independent online platform and event program that showcases more than 360 sustainable Dutch businesses as practical examples, organized by sector, province, and sustainability measures. The platform enables companies to register as showcased examples, share experience stories, and connect with peers, while facilitating knowledge exchange through the annual Duurzame Bedrijven Dagen and regional company visits in partnership with provinces and municipalities.

Product overview

Duurzame Bedrijven Route is an independent showcase platform that connects sustainable business pioneers with companies just starting their sustainability journey. The platform provides a directory of over 360 sustainable business examples across the Netherlands, organized by sector, province, and sustainability measures. The service enables companies to register as examples, share experiences and tips, and facilitates knowledge exchange through events such as Duurzame Bedrijven Dagen (Sustainable Business Days). The platform operates in collaboration with provinces, municipalities, and the national government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duurzame Bedrijven Route Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 360+ sustainable business examples showcased on the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Provincie UtrechtcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Province of Utrecht co-organizes the bedrijfsbezoek (company visit) event at Proeftuin Isselt, working together with 033GROEN and the Nationale Duurzame Bedrijven Route.
• 033GROENminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Local green network in Utrecht participating in the bedrijfsbezoek (company visit) event organization.
• Ministerie van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke OrdeningcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational government ministry partnering with the platform to promote sustainable business practices across the Netherlands and support the sustainable transition of Dutch companies.
• Provincie UtrechtcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvince of Utrecht collaborates to promote sustainable businesses in their region, provides communication packages, and organizes regional activities and company visits.
• Provincie Zuid-HollandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvince of South Holland partners to highlight sustainable examples in their region and support regional sustainability initiatives.
• VNO-NCW / MKB Nederland (Groene Groeiers network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Groene Groeiers network of VNO-NCW and MKB Nederland works with the platform to make impact on the path to a sustainable society. Chairman Yousef Yousef endorses the platform for connecting sustainable businesses.
• Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRVO advisors like Thomas van Houten and Randy van Eck participate in sharing knowledge about sustainable building through the platform and events.
• Omgevingsdienst Zuid-Holland ZuidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental service in South Holland contributes advisors like Aart van der Wilt who share sustainability expertise through the platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sustainable Brands: Sustainable Brands is a global sustainability community and media platform serving large enterprises across industries—comparable in serving as a sustainability knowledge and networking hub, but at much broader enterprise scope.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): CDP runs a global environmental disclosure system for companies and cities, aggregating sustainability data—comparable in building sustainability disclosure data assets, though focused on large corporates rather than Dutch SMEs.
• Climate Neutral Now (UNFCCC): Climate Neutral Now is a UN-led initiative encouraging organizations to measure, reduce, and offset emissions—comparable in operating a public-facing climate action platform, though at a far larger institutional scale.

Direct peers

• Green Key: Green Key is a sustainability certification program for tourism and hospitality businesses, showcasing certified members on a public platform—comparable in operating a sustainability showcase directory that businesses join to gain visibility.
• SME Climate Hub: SME Climate Hub is a global platform helping small businesses commit to climate action, offering tools, resources, and a community—comparable in serving as an SME-focused sustainability engagement and knowledge platform.
• Circle Economy: Circle Economy is an Amsterdam-based impact organization that provides data, tools, and a community for circular economy practitioners—comparable as a Dutch-rooted sustainability/circular-economy knowledge and networking platform.
• Holland Circular Hotspot: Holland Circular Hotspot is a Dutch public-private platform showcasing circular economy businesses and initiatives internationally—closely comparable as a Netherlands-based sustainability showcase platform with government backing.
• MVO Nederland: MVO Nederland is the leading Dutch CSR and sustainability network providing knowledge sharing, tools, and a community for Dutch businesses pursuing sustainable practices—directly comparable in mission, audience, and Dutch-market focus to Duurzame Bedrijven Route.
• VNO-NCW Groene Groeiers: Groene Groeiers is VNO-NCW and MKB Nederland's sustainability network for Dutch entrepreneurs, partnering directly with Duurzame Bedrijven Route. Highly comparable in mission to connect and showcase sustainable Dutch businesses.
• B Corp: B Corp certifies and showcases businesses meeting verified standards of social and environmental performance, with a global directory of certified companies—comparable as a sustainability certification and showcase platform for member businesses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nationale-duurzame-bedrijven-route

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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