Growing flowers responsibly
Back to storiesarginpar grows summer flowers outdoors, year round, on farms in Africa. Growing in open fields means working closely with nature and local conditions, and it also means taking responsibility for our impact on land, water, people and nearby communities. This ESG brochure explains how we approach that responsibility in day to day practice. It is not a list of promises. It is a practical overview of how we work, what we measure, what we improve, and what still takes time.
What you will find in the brochure
How we grow (Environment)
How we build soil health through crop rotation, cover crops and composting, how we manage water carefully through rainwater storage, precise irrigation and constructed wetlands, and how we protect crops using Integrated Pest Management (biology first, chemistry last).
How we care for people (Social)
How we focus on safe working, learning and development, and listening structures that help colleagues raise ideas and improve the way we work together.
What governance and certification mean in practice (Governance)
How we use work instructions, registration, audits and certification as checks that keep standards consistent across countries, and help us turn findings into improvements.
Why we share this
We know stakeholders want more than statements. They want to understand how decisions are made, how trade offs are managed, and how progress is tracked over time. This brochure is one way we share that clearly, with real examples from our farms.
Scroll through the booklet below. If you have questions, please reach out to mail@marginpar.nl
