“We provide a world in which everyone can participate in a valuable way”
Today we still see many people on the sidelines and without access to work. Our mission is to ensure that everyone can fully participate in the labor process. In our shops and stables we offer everyone the opportunity to actively participate in society. This means that people have the opportunity to work and earn an income, allowing them to actively contribute to society.
We aim for an expansion in stores and other activities. We remain accessible and provide pleasant, suitable workplaces. With our activities we also want to reduce the burden on the world and combat global warming. We do this by using fewer raw materials and by promoting reuse and bicycle and train use. We strive to keep our three pillars in mind.
Fun
At RataPlan we want customers and employees to have fun. Our stores and stables are designed to provide customers with a pleasant experience. There is plenty of room for interaction, with repairs of bicycles, clothing and frames in the shops. We even have a coffee corner and present our unique products in an attractive way. Our stores are regularly updated, so there are new treasures to discover every day. We also ensure that our shops and stables are clean and tidy. Our employees are hospitable and enjoy their work.
Social
At RataPlan we look at what our employees can do, instead of focusing on what they cannot do. In this way we try to offer as many people as possible, especially those at a distance from the labor market, opportunities for a better life. We believe that being self-sufficient contributes to more self-confidence and self-esteem. Everyone is welcome and can participate. Our stores offer plenty of space for meeting and social interaction. We want to go even further in our social policy and strive to be an example for social enterprises in the Netherlands.
Sustainability
Sustainability comes first RataPlan. We show this with our mass balance for our thrift stores. We are working with more and more municipalities to promote reuse. Currently succeeding RataPlan manage to recycle or reuse 83% of the incoming products, and our goal is to reduce residual waste to 0%. We strive to reuse materials and products as much as possible and present this transparently via a mass balance per store.
Mass balance
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“On the way” to less CO2 emissions
In addition to the thrift stores, we operate parking facilities for NS, which contributes to reducing CO2 emissions by promoting bicycle and train use. We are also working on making our electrical installations and our vehicle fleet more sustainable. Sustainability is not only good for the environment, but also creates a healthy business model that allows us to fulfill our mission.
Working on our mission
At RataPlan we are actually committed to realizing our mission. We take every opportunity to go further, whether it's reusing products, recovering materials, or creating jobs. We believe in sustainable entrepreneurship with a positive impact. With an enterprising culture, we strive for a healthy financial position, where the results achieved serve our mission.
In short, at RataPlan we go further than just shopping; we are really working towards a better world for everyone. Join us and discover how together we can have a positive impact on our society and our planet. 🌍🌟