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Blooming sustainability

At first I thought: this city could use a bit more greenery. But that quickly turned into: something has to happen here — for the environment and for the people.

Tanja van der Knoop, founder Blooming Buildings

A sustainable way of working

Guided by our mission, we transform grey expanses into vibrant green havens. In doing so, we make urban life more beautiful, healthier, and more connected. By transforming grey stone into lush greenery, we increase biodiversity, boost climate resilience, and create a healthier living environment. We keep our ecological footprint as small as possible by organizing transport efficiently and using bicycles or public transport whenever we can. By actively sharing our mission, we hope to inspire others to help grow the green patch of urban nature as much as possible. Our sustainable business philosophy was rewarded with B Corp certification in November 2024.
  • SDG 3 – Good health and wellbeing
  • SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities
  • SDG 13 – Climate Action
  • SDG 15 – Life on Land

With a B for B Corp

Since November 2024, Blooming Buildings is proud to be a certified B Corp. This puts us in great company alongside names like Triodos, Tony’s Chocolonely, Paul de Ruiter Architects, and Vink Bouw. The certification is a wonderful recognition of our mission to make cities greener, healthier, and more climate-resilient—as well as our commitment to sustainable business practices.

What does B Corp actually stand for?

B Corp is a certification for companies that don’t just aim for profit, but demonstrably create a positive impact on the planet and society. The certification is granted by B Lab, which has developed a unique method to measure the full social and environmental impact of organizations. [Read more about our B Corp certification here.]

Dorien & Dorien have all the answers

Curious about our journey to becoming a B Corp? We have not one, but two Doriens who were closely involved in reaching this milestone. One is a climate expert, the other an impact manager. [Read the interview with Dorien and Dorien here] or send us your question—Dorien will get back to you!

The 5 B’s of Biodiversity

To create healthy, harmonious biodiversity, the right conditions must be in place. At Blooming Buildings, we follow the Five (Dutch) B’s of Biodiversity:

 

1. Living Soil (Bodem)

2. Diverse Planting (Beplanting)

3. Year-round Blooming Arc (Bloeiboog)

4. Efficient Watering (Bewatering)

5. Careful Management (Beheer)

 

Each “B” is equally essential for building a resilient ecosystem in which microbes, fungi, plants, insects, birds, and small mammals can thrive in balance all year round.

Introducing: Blooming Buildings Biodiversity Boost.  
Within 3 months measurable impact on biodiversity! 
Designed for organizations with serious ESG ambitions.

Inspiring the Whole Chain

For our projects and office, we source locally as much as possible. Our plants come from growers who are committed to people and the planet and hold various certifications such as ISO 14001 and industry-specific ones like MPS-Florimark and MPS-A. Together with our supply chain partners, we brainstorm how to make transport more efficient—and how to reduce the use of plastics, for example.

 

Our Mission: Expanding the Green Zone

Our caretakers receive solid training in plant care and are encouraged to share their passion and knowledge. Part of our mission is to expand the Green Zone—by inspiring and engaging others. Not just by sharing our knowledge on social media, but also by giving our caretakers unlimited time to talk with curious passers-by. We also give lectures and host masterclasses.

There you go. Now you know the essentials of our sustainability philosophy.
Looking for ways to take your own green ambitions further? Get inspired by our projects or get in touch directly for a good talk about going green.