Case study
CIRFOOD Netherlands
The Challenge
CIRFOOD NL & Belgocatering needed to embed sustainability deeply and measurably across all operations, bridging the gap between top-level ambition and day-to-day impact in a complex foodservice sector.
Project Objectives
01
Transform sustainability from a policy statement into operational action through data-driven decision making and strategic frameworks.
02
Achieve industry-leading certifications such as EcoVadis Platinum while improving overall ESG performance and reporting integrity.
03
Support cultural and behavioural change, aligning teams and suppliers with clear goals and ongoing capacity building.
Company facts
CIRFOOD Netherlands
CIRFOOD Netherlands & Belgocatering are leading foodservice and catering providers in the Netherlands and Belgium, operating across 90+ locations and serving as a benchmark for authentic, deeply integrated sustainability in the sector.
Industry
Food & beverage
Operation
90+ locations
Nexio Projects’ Solution
01
Materiality-driven roadmaps
Delivered in-depth assessments (Scope 1-3, UNGC, EcoVadis) to prioritise interventions and create tangible action plans.
02
Stakeholder engagement and training
Provided hands-on guidance to keep teams aligned, educated, and accountable, including supplier engagement and tailored workshops.
03
Continuous improvement partnership
Enabled CIRFOOD NL to maintain top performance by evolving with certification standards and leveraging results to shape future KPIs, not just “tick boxes”.
Key Outcomes
CIRFOOD NL & Belgocatering elevated their sustainability leadership—achieving consecutive EcoVadis Platinum ratings—while making meaningful operational changes that set new market standards.
Top 1% recognition
Ecovadis Platinum rating underscores genuine sector leadership.
Operational Impact
Fleet electrification, plant-based product shift, and clean label reform driven by data.
Storytelling and influence
Bolder communications and enhanced capacity to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Testimonials
What our client says
“We don’t do sustainability for show. For us, change is truly built in — and Nexio Projects helped us turn a vision into real results.”
Pieter Vader
Marketing Manager and Sustainability Manager for CIRFOOD NL & Belgocatering
