Last weekend, KUBO Group celebrated its 80th anniversary together with employees and their partners at Kasteel de Ruwenberg in Sint-Michielsgestel. The anniversary weekend was all about connection, fun and looking back on eight decades of innovation. The party evening, with various performances and the presentation of a special gift, was the highlight.
SUSTAINABLE GIFT: RAINFOREST AND MANGROVE PROTECTION
As a symbol of 80 years of KUBO, the employees presented the management with a sustainable gift: 80 hectares of rainforest will be protected in Ecuador and 80 mangrove trees planted in Brazil.
In Ecuador, the Amazon project contributes to the protection of one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. Living here include jaguars, tapirs and hundreds of bird species that depend on the rainforest. Protection prevents illegal logging and mining and supports the indigenous communities who live in the area and have managed the forest for generations.
In Brazil, the project focuses on restoring mangrove forests, which are among the most productive ecosystems in the world. The replanting restores habitats for fish, birds and manatees and strengthens local fishing communities. The project also creates sustainable jobs, at least half of which are for women, and helps protect coastlines from erosion and flooding.
"This gift makes our anniversary extra special," says Wouter Kuiper. "Our employees have made KUBO great and are now giving us a gift that perfectly aligns with what we stand for as a company: sustainable growth and taking responsibility for the world around us."
ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND FULL OF CONNECTION
The anniversary weekend provided room for relaxation and joint activities. During the festive evening, employees and their partners enjoyed performances and the history of KUBO was extensively reflected upon. In a festive atmosphere, employees presented the sustainable gift to the management.
One of the employees says: "It felt good to make a gesture together that goes beyond this weekend. The gift symbolizes who we are: innovative, sustainable and together focused on the future."
80 YEARS OF INNOVATION IN GREENHOUSE HORTICULTURE
Since its founding in 1945, KUBO has been developing and building innovative greenhouses and growing systems that help growers worldwide produce more food with less water, energy and CO2 emissions. Innovations such as the Ultra-Clima® and the Full Service Grow Concept make KUBO a leading partner for sustainable and profitable food production.
TRANSPARENCY
KUBO's contribution is registered through Regreener. The Impact Dashboard shows exactly how many trees and acres have been contributed and in which projects: protecting the Amazon in Ecuador and restoring mangroves in Brazil. On the website, KUBO also places the official Regreener Tree Planting badge, so that visitors have direct insight into the impact.
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