Sustainability News

2020: A GOOD YEAR TO HOP ON A BIKE Starting this year, the government has simplified rules for business use of bicycles – both regular and electric bikes. Previously, employees had to keep a record of all business rides, but that’s now been replaced with payment of a fixed gross 7% addition for the use of a business bike. Employees who also use other forms of transportation will continue to qualify for a tax-free commuting expenses reimbursement of 19 eurocents per kilometer. In other words: there’s no better time to switch to a bike! In 2020, 100 commuters in Zuidas will have a chance to try out an e-bike or speed pedelec for two weeks. GBC Zuidas will start off with an e-bike try-out open to employees who live ten kilometers or further from Zuidas and normally commute by car. Interested? To apply, contact Diederik@greenbusinessclub.nl.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019 PRESENTATION: DON’T MISS IT! The 2019 edition of the Zuidas Sustainability Report will be presented on 9 April, at Mobility Experience Move. The Sustainability Report is a publication of the Zuidas Amsterdam Development Off ice, Hello Zuidas and Green Business Club Zuidas, and provides a complete overview of sustainable initiatives spearheaded by businesses, government and non-profit organizations in Zuidas over the previous year. The off icial presentation is a festive and inspirational event, showcasing the most notable initiatives and off ering an opportunity to network for new sustainable projects. Don’t miss it! 9 April, 3:30-5pm at Mobility Experience Move (Stadionplein 28), with drinks to follow. To attend, send an email to servicepoint@hellozuidas.com.

PRINTLESS IS MORE On 30 March Green Business Club Nederland will be launching another national PrintLess Contest. Last year’s competition attracted twenty companies nationwide, including four in Zuidas, which battled for the greatest reduction in printer use over two whole months. In the final count, the contest saved an impressive 796,661 sheets of printer paper! At the end of this month companies and regions will again start vying to print as little as possible. Their aim: to reduce paper use, boost awareness about printer use and change behaviour over the long term. To sign your company up for the GBC PrintLess Contest 2020, contact Lotte Gottschal: lotte@greenbusinessclub.nl.

Maartje Oome is communications manager for Green Business Club Zuidas, a organization that has businesses cooperating in launching sustainable initiatives and achieving sustainability goals. She is also the editor-in-chief of the Zuidas Sustainability Report. As the contributing editor of the sustainability page in Hello Zuidas magazine, she reports on interesting new trends on the sustainability front in Zuidas. Got hot news on green developments in Zuidas? Send an email to: Maartje@greenbusinessclub.nl.