A passionate team of driven people who help accelerate the sustainability transition.

Overview and connection, that's what she stands for. And not without reason. Verena is our one and only CEO and therefore involved in all parts of the organization. A good helicopter view, extensive knowledge and fine communication skills are therefore very important.

As co-founder of ecommit, Verena is extremely driven to continuously lift the platform to a higher level. But she is also proud of what the team has already achieved. What she is most proud of? "That we can offer everyone an appropriate solution in an approachable way. Whether it's a sizeable SME that is already well advanced in making its business sustainable or a startup that is just exploring its options, we can help everyone with one of our standard packages or a customized solution. That fully complies with all laws and regulations," says Verena.

And that's not the only thing. Investing in a personal approach, helping combat climate change and giving a stage to carbon offsetting as a tool in this regard make her just as happy. "It's a dynamic, meaningful and very fun job!", Verena smiles.

Ecommit started as a hobby, but as a startup, it is now quite well established. As co-founder, Joe is quite proud of that. He likes nothing better than working with customers to think about customised solutions for offsetting CO2. And then bringing them to fruition. "What I like best about that is being able to unburden our customers and reduce CO2 in an insightful way," Joe says. And his ambitions don't stop there. Together with the team, he wants to ensure that all companies in Europe and the US start offsetting the CO2 footprint of their products and services. In any case, the will of the team will not be lacking. Everyone gets along super well and works perfectly together.

Privately, Joe also likes to do his bit for the environment. For example, he only travels by public transport. "I think it is important to treat the world in a good way and that does not have to be very difficult," he explains.

Jan is involved in our business strategy. He monitors our interests, the quality of our services and the influx of new collaborations. With a background as a successful entrepreneurial engineer, this role is tailor-made for him. He proudly advises colleagues and customers because “the revolutionary idea of ecommit got me thinking”.

Why? 'No matter how high an entrepreneur's ambition is, it is not easy to bring a company's carbon emissions to zero within a few years. Moreover, as a successful entrepreneur, you have many other major challenges that require attention right now. To maintain a competitive position while being able to comply with all the rules, offsetting carbon is a nice bridging solution," Jan explains.

In addition to helping entrepreneurs with their carbon challenges, the world needs powerful accelerators that encourage nature projects. Jan believes ecommit provides a powerful solution in this. With great results for all parties. 'And with the strong we-can-do mentality of the team, ecommit will probably become one of the most successful start-ups in the Netherlands, that is what I believe in,' concludes Jan.

Focusing on a reliable way of reducing CO2 in the atmosphere, Lennard is happy to contribute to that. On a strategic and financial level he actively thinks along with ecommit and recently he also took on part of the purchase of CO2 certificates. He likes it very much. "The cool thing about a start-up like ecommit is that it grew out of a super fun and meaningful idea. And because there are constantly many changes, such as different legislation, different competitors and a market that sometimes demands different choices, there are many challenges. I like to think along with them," Lennard explains.

Lennard has a background in automotive, an industry in which a lot of change is taking place. This makes him a very valuable addition to the ecommit team. He is up to the challenge! What drives him? "ecommit is a very good system to finance carbon offsets in an easy and reliable way. The world is evolving and what I see within ecommit is that there is a good look at which projects are better to work with and which are not. This is all made as transparent as possible. There is a very sharp audit trail, where you can see which certificates you buy and which certified projects they are," Lennard proudly explains.

Bringing businesses and consumers together to work on today's CO2 issues. That is one of Koen's motivations for joining ecommit as a business analyst. With his knowledge of building and developing software solutions, he contributes to our unique platform. Where helping companies and households, during their sustainability transition, is central.

"Our lifestyle has consequences for our earth's ecosystem. And if we want to make it possible for ourselves and our posterity to continue doing what we do, we need to take action. So I try to create less waste, buy more sustainably, not throw away food, drive electric, insulate my house, turn down the heating and travel sustainably. I also offset part of my CO2 emissions through ecommit," Koen says.

This makes Koen feel completely at home at the company. What he enjoys most? Working out an idea into a concrete solution and building it technically. He also likes having fun with his colleagues while helping to reduce CO2 emissions. By giving companies and consumers insight into their emissions and motivating them to become more sustainable.

Patrick Lindhout is our powerful engine behind all our sales activities. In his role as Director of Sales, he is the driving force behind building and maintaining new customer relationships.

What fascinates Patrick most about our platform? "The transparency we offer companies that want to compensate their CO2 emissions. We offer them a clear path to make the right choices in the energy transition and help them gain clarity in the maze of possibilities. We have tailor-made solutions for every company," explains Patrick.

He describes the atmosphere within our team as enthusiastic and driven. "We are a young team with one common goal: to become a market leader in sustainable business," says Patrick. This was an important motivation for him to join ecommit.

Why does he think companies should choose ecommit? "Trust, transparency and speed are our assets. We select projects carefully and make sure everything is double checked. We offer tailor-made solutions and make the process efficient, without hassle. Together with our enthusiastic team, we make sustainability accessible to every company. Let's work together for a greener future.”

Contributing to a solution to climate issues. That's what Hester is only too happy to commit to. And that is why ecommit suits her so well. As Legal Counsel, she ensures that the platform complies with laws and regulations. So that you can expect honesty and transparency from us. Important, because investing in a sustainable world is serious business. Hester agrees: "It's a subject I've had an affinity with and paid attention to for some time. There are also an awful lot of things you can do as an individual. For example, I eat more local vegetables, buy biodegradable cleaning products, turn down the heating and always travel by bicycle or public transport."

What Hester wishes for the future? "I hope we live in a greener world and ecommit has been able to contribute effectively to this." Let's go for it!

Patrick Elfferich is our versatile designer, developer and product owner with strong analytical skills. He sees and understands what our (online) visitors want to read in terms of information. And contributes to a complete "customer journey" that provides insight into how visitors use our platform. Together with the team, Patrick gives direction to the course we want to sail with our online strategy and brand experience (branding). From a new design (UX/UI) that needs to be put in place to developing a user-friendly and attractive interface for the ecommit platform.

What fascinates Patrick most about our platform? The tools of our platform, with which we help companies make the right choices to offset CO2 emissions in various ways. "We make the complex matter simple and accessible for everyone." explains Patrick.

He describes the atmosphere within our team as enthusiastic and driven. "We are a team with one common goal: to make offsetting CO2 as easy as ordering a meal via your smartphone. Nature deserves it!," says Patrick.

Why should companies choose ecommit? Patrick: “We are 100% transparent with traceable CO2 compensation and not only for larger companies, but also for SMEs or the self-employed. We offer tailor-made solutions and are happy to think along with you if you only want to compensate a small amount.

Jeroen is responsible for designing and co-developing the (web) applications for ecommit. He also manages the various developers within our team. How he wants ecommit to be seen: as a working example of transparency and traceability in offsetting CO2.

As far as he is concerned, ecommit is a unique and valuable platform in the market. "What we offer is the ability to have every euro invested in offsetting visibly traced back to the projects we source, down to the gram of CO2. This transparency is not always obvious, but indispensable," he says. He hopes to come across as reliable in this way. Which is enormously important within a serious issue such as: how do we make the planet sustainable? Something Jeroen is also working on every day in his private life. He and his family buy second-hand as much as possible, he eats vegetarian and limits his (fossil) transport movements. Small concessions at first glance, but if we all consume a little more consciously, with a big impact.

Our Piet completes the ecommit developers team. Together with Jeroen and Kevin, he works on building simple solutions to often complex problems, so the platform keeps functioning as expected and meets the expectations. ecommit is new and in full development and that's why he likes to participate. There is always room to build and bring up ideas. All of that in a nice team with an open and friendly atmosphere.

Piet is making good progress privately when it comes to sustainability. His well-insulated, gas-free house with for instance a heat pump and solar panels. Still, he thinks offsetting carbon is the future. "Avoiding all emissions seems like an illusion to me, which is why offsetting via ecommit is such a great addition, especially for companies. It also brings great convenience and constant traceability. I only see advantages.", Piet explains.

Kevin is one of our developers and loves a challenge. He helped build the ecommit website and prefers to work daily on extensions and structural improvements. He doesn't shy away from any technical question. Working together and thereby taking the platform to the next level is his goal. And not only his own, that is where Kevin and the rest of the ecommit team find each other.

Besides making a technical contribution, Kevin also wants to do something to preserve a livable planet. "As a homeowner, I already try to do my bit, by making my home more sustainable. But since the options are limited, I'm glad I can do a little more through ecommit. By participating in this platform, I am indirectly helping to reduce the amount of carbon in the air. In doing so, I hope to pass on the earth to future generations," Kevin says. He thinks ecommit can especially mean a lot to companies. "We take a huge amount of work off the hands of companies. That saves a lot of time. And since time is one of the few things you cannot buy, it is important to use it as efficiently as possible," he adds.

Structuring, you can leave that to Marcel. He is responsible for our financial administration. And he really enjoys this role. Working in the enthusiastic and young ecommit team is a very positive experience for him. "It is a team that works full of faith on this unique concept and is willing to invest time without any fixed reward," Marcel says. He also feels the urgency of the platform: "I feel that our current generation is obliged to support concrete initiators and not wait until a part of the world has become unlivable."

What Marcel's future wishes for ecommit look like: "I hope that the pieces of the puzzle will fall together in the coming years. And that ecommit will become a leader in its field, worldwide. The road to this will be complex, but with the diversity of knowledge in the team and the conviction of the added value of the concept, this remains an attainable goal."

Please meet Maxine Steketee - Poley, our CO2 specialist and contact for entrepreneurs. In her advisory role, she helps entrepreneurs to reduce and avoid CO2 as well as do business more sustainably, aiming to reduce their emissions and their clients’ to net zero. She is committed to involving customers in the sustainability transition.
After her first introduction to ecommit, Maxine was immediately enthusiastic: “I saw that SMEs are willing, but that it is often hard for them. Ecommit can offer them knowledge and support to contribute to the sustainability transition faster and easier.”
Maxine loves to find solutions together: “We can make reductions more accessible, create more awareness, and turn goals into actions. I like that personal contact. After all, it is about an important topic that affects everyone. I am convinced that this will increase awareness.”
She describes the team as enthusiastic and driven: “We share a common goal: making CO2 compensation easier and finding simple solutions. At home, I also save as much as I can. If we all chip in, we can move mountains. Nature deserves it!”

Fanny is our social media manager. Her role within our company is to share all information or knowledge on the various social media platforms. She activates and manages the various platforms and deploys them for ecommit in various ways. This may concern the latest news about developments within the sustainability transition or, for example, changes to legislation that are important to our followers. Many times, the social media posts also serve to nourish the connection between ecommit and our audience, always with the aim of making the difficult easier. Doing all this in a striking, clear, and original manner requires a healthy dose of creativity, which is why Fanny is one of the creative players within our team.

Asked what Fanny likes best about ecommit, she explained: ‘I particularly like the fact that CO2 can also be compensated for by SMEs, in a fast and remarkable way. There is enough to compensate for everyone and even for smaller entrepreneurs, this is an easy and convenient way to get started!’

Fanny’s hope for the future is that more and more SMEs will contribute to the climate, and specifically for ecommit’s social channels, that more and more followers will join! ;-)

Within ecommit he is responsible for marketing and data. He was invited to join ecommit by Verena, one of the founders. His experience so far: "It's been quite a ride, in a startup things change quite radical. Working together with like-minded entrepreneurial colleagues, partners and customers gives me a lot of energy. Next to that we strive to make the world a better place for ourselves but also for our kids!" What does Nicander experience as the biggest challenge right now? Explaining how carbon offsetting helps and how we combine this with our virtual land platform ecolands.

Sander is our dedicated online marketer. His role within the company is to take online marketing activities to the highest level. This involves a lot! Like website optimization, advertising, market research and more. This makes him an indispensable player on our team.

What Sander likes most about ecommit? That you can invest in sustainability projects in a very user-friendly and easy way. "It's important to overthink how you can make a positive impact on the climate. This can be done by reducing your carbon emissions and by covering the emissions you still create," he explains. His personal affinity with sustainability is shown in small actions with a big impact. For example, he prefers cycling over driving his car and he turned the heating down a few degrees or even off.

Sanders' hope for the future is that more and more SMEs will do their bit for the climate and take the helping hand that ecommit offers.

Within ecommit, Stan is responsible for editing our videos for use on various social media platforms. His creative mindenables him to create dynamic animations so that the end result is always surprising and refreshing.

“When I spoke to Verena (CEO) once, she told me a short but captivating story about ecommit that piqued my interest. I knew immediately that I wanted to contribute to the mission of the platform, and, by consequence, to the climate.”

What Stan likes most about his role is the thrill of seeing the final results: “Especially when the road to get there was quite a challenge, I really get a kind of kick like, wow, we just made this up and we made it happen!”

Sustainability is very important to Stan, and he would, therefore, like to see more and more companies take the step to offset their CO2; also outside the Netherlands, since the climate is a subject that concerns the whole world.

Stan continued: “ecommit offers a simple and transparent solution for both companies and the people behind them to offset their carbon emissions. In times of climate change, I think this is a very powerful position, because in many cases, direct emission reductions are impossible. The unique solution that ecommit offers ensures that a contribution can still be made in the form of compensation.