The energy transition is no longer a vision for the future, but reality. Governments worldwide are setting strict climate targets, while society is becoming increasingly critical of the environmental impact of businesses. At KUBO, we see sustainability not as an obligation, but as an opportunity to innovate, make an impact, and show the difference we can make. Our recently achieved ISO Footprint certification is tangible proof of this.
Independent validation: lower CO2 emissions and significant energy savings
On May 1, we officially received the ISO Footprint certificate for our Ultra-Clima® greenhouses. This certification is based on a thorough analysis by the validation party Preferred by Nature, carried out on the basis of data from a comparative study between tomato cultivation in Ultra-Clima® greenhouses and traditional Venlo greenhouses. The results:
- 18.5% less energy consumption;
- 25.4% lower CO2 footprint;
- 92% minder CO2 dosage.
These figures confirm that our technology not only contributes to better harvest results, but is also a serious step towards climate-friendly greenhouse horticulture. Interested in learning more about the certification process? Feel free to contact us.
Ultra-Clima® in perspective: scientifically proven impact
In addition to the comparison with the Venlo greenhouse, we also conducted a benchmark against the national average in tomato cultivation, based on the renowned KWIN report from Wageningen University & Research. The result? Tomatoes from our Ultra-Clima® greenhouses have the lowest carbon footprint of all production methods studied. This independent substantiation provides growers worldwide with a valuable tool: a greenhouse solution that allows them to raise the bar for sustainability.
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Collaboration with Underground Forest: sustainability beyond the greenhouse
For us, sustainability does not stop at the greenhouse. That is why we have entered into a partnership with Underground Forest, an organization that focuses on long-term carbon storage through natural processes in the soil. Thanks to this partnership, we can assist customers in further reducing and offsetting their climate impact.
Family businesses leading the way in sustainable transformation
KUBO is a family business, which, according to research, makes us particularly well suited to be a leader in the sustainability movement. A report by Maastricht University, BDO, and AFAS shows that family businesses are faster and more effective at becoming sustainable than other types of organizations due to their long-term vision, regional involvement, and strong values.
What does this mean? Many of the characteristics of the highest-scoring companies in this study are reflected in our own way of working. Our focus is not on quick profits, but on a future-proof sector.
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