The Koninklijke Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut, KNMI, has recently published four climate scenarios for the Netherlands. Those scenarios are the result of the levels of emissions which are low or high. The key figures are the numbers for an average climate change in a period of 30 years. The variables used are nine: temperature, sea level, …
We are delighted to share with you the latest news about the 2023 harvest at Champagne Deutz. We won’t fail to keep you posted on the results and comments regarding any cuvées that this promising harvest will have allowed us to elaborate. We also invite you to watch our “Harvest 2023” video made for the …
On Dutch television the news about new studies of the relation between Parkinson disease and use of pesticides such glyphosate are hot topic. The EU has to decide the continuity of its use for the next 10 years. The study concluded: “Environmental factors, such as exposure to pesticides and trichloroethylene are associated with a higher …
SAP training courses schedule provides a list of subjects really exciting to study about sustainability. From the list of 90 courses I selected the following because it has to do with footprint and sustainability in general. I also found free online events from Climate Partner: Wageningen University offers free courses as well. I am interested …
A scientific study has revealed, that the crater with a diameter of 200 metres and a depth of 60 metres is a unique terroir of the vineyard of domaine du Météore in the Hérault. The site was created after an impact of an asteroid. It is the second crater identified in France . The other …
By Paula Rook When you search information you find role positions asking for a person expert in life cycle analysis. For me interesting to notice that the key word to find this type of positions is: sustainability. I have found a large list of companies offering expertise on life cycle analysis, you can hire one …
By Paula Rook I’ll present a summary of the SMETA audit for a company in The Netherlands. To comprise the large amount of information I decide to talk about SMETA as methodology explaining how it works and examples of one day audit. SMETA is a methodology worldwide used to achieve sustainability and create transparency along …
Sustainability has been the magic word used to support new generations. As an example, the past exposition about sustainability at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven shows examples of how companies around the world are committed to these subjects. I discovered a company called Firm of the Future that offers education to become a transition …
Starting in 2022 in The Netherlands is a real relief, as Covid-measures were gradually phasing out. In february, a new wine season kicked off with the glory of Vinexpo Paris and Wine Paris. On social media, the atmosphere is optimistic until President Putin begins his speech about Ukraine. It is a nightmare for humanity. Tension …
By Paula Rook For the past three years, online training has been used to engage customers with a certain product. It is not new in other areas apart from wine. Buying online has never been such easy as today. For this reason, e-learning programs are a great opportunity for wine companies. The two online programs …
