“To me, it seems unfair that large oil and gas companies use countless natural resources and are a driving force behind climate change, yet still line their shareholders’ pockets with money year after year. There’s something wrong with our capitalist system when we look at the challenges our planet is facing. Why should you be financially rewarded for causing climate change when you can also use your business as a force for good, like B Corps do?”– Thom Wernke, co-founder & CEO of StartDock.
Our impact
In today’s rapidly changing world, coworking spaces are no longer seen only as places where you can work flexibly and collaborate. Now that we are facing urgent global challenges, it has become essential for StartDock to shift our focus toward creating a deeper, positive impact. We want to place sustainability, social responsibility, and community at the heart of our coworking experience.
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Our goals.
B Corp
Get certified as a B Corp ourselves.
Electricity usage
5% reduction in electricity consumption compared to 2022.
CO2-neutral
Offer CO2-neutral offices and meeting rooms.
Water usage
5% reduction in water consumption compared to 2022.
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Our journey.
StartDock is a B Corp
August 2023
StartDock is certified as a World-class Workplace by Effectory
July 2023
We’ve launched our new supplier portal, where we assess our suppliers.
June 2023
StartDock has started offsetting the CO2 emissions generated by our locations
May 2023
We’ve submitted our B Corp assessment to be reviewed!
March 2023
We have set targets for energy and water consumption.
February 2023
We have introduced our energy portal, where Dockers can see how much CO2 and electricity they use.
January 2023
StartDock’s articles of association have been amended to emphasize that we are not solely focused on making a profit.
August 2022
The introduction of new policies on purchasing, conduct, transportation, and job applications.
July 2022
We started working with Quan to put a stronger focus on the wellbeing of our colleagues.
April 2022
Get started with the B Corp certification process.
March 2022
We carried out a general sustainability assessment to see where we currently stand.
January 2022
We did this by conducting interviews with colleagues and stakeholders about the social, ecological, and financial aspects of StartDock.
We realized that impact was a theme that should belong at StartDock.
End of 2021
That’s why we’ve chosen to add impact to our vision and strategy.
We involved our Dockers from Move to Impact in our journey towards Impact. Together, we took the first steps.
Our on-site Dockers
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Our locations
More locations in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht
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