We believe it’s our role to set sustainability in motion.
Not as a badge. As behavior.
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
OUR APPROACH
Sustainability only works when it becomes part of the everyday choice. Not hidden in a report, but built into hybrid options, conscious recipes, guest nudging and standards that fit tenants and match with our guests’ lifestyle.
We set sustainability in motion by making it easier to make better choices. More local, more seasonal. More hybrid and plant-based proteins. Less waste. Better use of office space, energy and resources.
In high-end offices, sustainability is part of real estate value. WELL, BREEAM, workplace health, tenant experience, and ESG ambitions come together in the restaurant. We Canteen is WELL & BREEAM ready and tailored to every building. That is where we can make an impact people can taste.
We have linked the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN to our long-term strategy for 2030. The nine SDGs that We Canteen focuses on are:
Good health & well-being
(SDG #3)
Quality education
(SDG #4)
Clean water & sanitation
(SDG #6)
Affordable & clean energy
(SDG #7)
Decent work & economic growth
(SDG #8)
Industry, innovation & infrastructure
(SDG #9)
Reduced inequalities
(SDG #10)
Responsible consumption & production
(SDG #12)
Climate action
(SDG #13)
In this way, we will work together to make the world a better, cleaner and healthier place in 2030.
GOALS
We work towards clear F&B goals for 2030:
We support short supply chains
We keep food waste below 5%
At least 65% of our products are locally sourced in the Netherlands & Belgium
50% of our fresh products carry a sustainability label
We strive for a ratio of 60% plant-based protein and 40% animal proteins to reduce our CO2 footprint
AMBITIONS
Ambitions brought into concrete actions:
We Canteen…
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Signed the Ambition Statement 2026 – 2030 of the GBC Zuidas.
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Is MVO Prestatieladder Level 3 certified.
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Investigated CO2 emissions (scope 1, 2 & 3) in 2025. This emission should be halved by 2030.
PARTNERS
A selection of our partners:
Workplace sustainability partners:
Great sustainable brands we are privileged to work with:
Bocca Coffee locally roasted, B Corp, direct trade & true pricing
Meubelwerf locally sourced, circular with social impact
Lekker Brood artisanal sourdough combining craftsmanship with social impact
Crisp recognisable short-chain ingredient sourcing and seasonal product storytelling
Instock rescued ingredients transformed into chef-led dishes and specials
Fishtales respects the ocean by creating sustainable, traceable and fair fish supply chains
SUSTAINABILTY IN MOTION
Our Board of Chefs train our chefs to inspire guests with conscious food choices. They make sustainable options appealing, colourful and full of flavour.
Storytelling plays a key role in explaining why we choose hybrid or plant-based dishes, and why ingredients such as legumes, nuts and vegetables deserve the spotlight.
Guided by our Head Chef’s food vision of ‘less noise, more flavour’, our chefs turn sustainability into tasteful dishes.
SUSTAINABILTY IN MOTION
Our Board of Chefs train our chefs to inspire guests with conscious food choices. They make sustainable options appealing, colourful and full of flavour.
Storytelling plays a key role in explaining why we choose hybrid or plant-based dishes, and why ingredients such as legumes, nuts and vegetables deserve the spotlight.
Guided by our Head Chef’s food vision of ‘less noise, more flavour’, our chefs turn sustainability into tasteful dishes.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
WELL
We know, labels create more value. However, we set WELL into motion in our behavior and offer. So, our daily beverage assortment contains less than 25 grams of sugar per drink, unless stated otherwise. At We Canteen, we encourage the healthiest choice by communicating about it.
We serve our food on smaller plates to help prevent oversized portions and to support a balanced lifestyle. Where possible, we offer organic and local fresh products. And we are enthusiastic in organizing food markets or building greenhouses to encourage the use and growth of local products. It’s all about set things into motion.
BREEAM
As part of D&B The Facility Group, we are happy to advise you on any certification of BREEAM. BREEAM goes beyond food and beverage: it is embedded across multiple services. That’s where we match. From restaurant seating and building-wide waste monitoring to nourishment facilities, community activities and mobility concepts. We provide it all.
THIS IS WE CANTEEN
This means choosing We Canteen:
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Company restaurant concept, also called food court – built up in several serving islands.
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Only fresh, on-site preparation. In other words: no dark kitchens or semi-finished products.
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Minimum 20m² preparation kitchen and 50m² serving area.
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The seating area must provide space for at least 100 seats.
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Worldly cuisine with daily varying cold and hot dishes.
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Our food courts are essentially called We Canteen. We're happy to develop a customized white-label concept.