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Havenbedrijf Rotterdam NV manages, operates and develops marine port for shipping services. The firm invests in the development of the existing port area, new port sites, public infrastructure, and the handling of shipping. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Shanks Group Plc operates as a waste management company. It produces green energy, recovered fuel, recycled commodities and organic fertilizer. The company operates through four segments: Commercial Waste, Municipal, Hazardous Waste and Group central services. The Commercial Waste segment combines the Benelux Solid Waste division with the Netherlands Organics segment and the Belgium Organics business unit. The Municipal segment combines the UK Municipal division with the Canada segment and the UK Organics business unit. The Hazardous Waste segment engages in industrial cleaning and treatment of hazardous waste. The Group central services engage in the head office corporate functions. The company was founded by Guy Shanks and Andrew McEwan in 1880 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom.

The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers, also known as VNO-NCW, is the largest employers' organization in the Netherlands. The private company is based in The Hague, Netherlands. It represents the interests of Dutch businesses both domestically and internationally and offers various services to its members. The organization advocates for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from AEX companies to family-owned businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and young entrepreneurs. VNO-NCW aims to create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship. The organization provides a platform for entrepreneurs to voice their opinions on new legislation and current business issues through the MKB Ondernemerspanel. VNO-NCW also publishes an opinion magazine called Forum, which is free online and available in print for a fee. The organization has expressed support for the government's balanced climate plans, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the execution of all necessary prerequisites to achieve the 2030 climate goals, such as permits and energy infrastructure.