Milgro, the leading sustainable waste manager, has committed to creating a waste-free world by 2040. In addition to managing the output of consumed resources, the company believes it is crucial to systematically activate Natural Capital across the entire chain in economic models. Therefore, founder Laurens Groen will fully focus on a broader approach to prevent waste in business processes and chains, transferring daily management to Gijs Derks.
Alongside Laurens Groen, Pieter Theeuwes van Oeveren is also leaving Milgro to support Laurens in his new initiatives. Laurens Groen stated, "When you see how well a team develops and embraces your ambition, it creates the confidence to let go. Moreover, after thirty years of being a voice in the wilderness, the wilderness has now become a place that calls for change itself. And in that world, I can contribute significantly to giving Natural Capital Management a more prominent place in Dutch business."
Gijs Derks expressed, "It is a tremendous honor to take over from Laurens after thirty years. With dedication, I will work to realize our ambition: a waste-free world. The urgency is greater now than ever. I am greatly looking forward to working on this mission together with my team and all disposers and receivers!"
About Milgro
Milgro is the rapidly growing technology company for managing natural capital. We enable organizations to integrate sustainable resource management profitably into their operations, thus accelerating 'the new normal' of a circular economy.
As a frontrunner in the resource transition, Milgro provides a range of services in sustainable waste and resource management. With a unique technology, methodology, and approach, Milgro's approximately 125+ employees focus daily on achieving profitable sustainability for leading (international) clients in the sectors of construction, chemistry, energy, food, industry, logistics, maritime, mobility, and healthcare.
