Our mission
Our mission is to help retailers, producers and traders create transparent and sustainable supply chains. Supply chains that respect people, the planet, and the law. Through reliable data and actionable insights, we empower our clients to meet ESG regulatory requirements, reduce CO2 emissions and improve livelihoods throughout the entire supply chain.
What we strive for
We firmly believe that retailers, producers and traders can turn their purchasing power into a force for good. By using their buying power to make a positive impact, they can be the drivers of positive change around the globe. For us, it’s clear: making money and doing good can and must go together. This is essential for the world we live in today, and generations to come.
Multicultural experts
We’re very proud of our international team of experts, fluent in over 22 languages, ensuring seamless collaboration with producers, traders and suppliers worldwide. With flexible working hours spanning global time zones and deep local insights, our specialists maintain a clear view of supply chains all the way to the source. They know what happens at the ‘far end’ with producers, enabling precise primary data analysis, thorough validations, and tailored advice on compliance with regulations like CSRD and EUDR. Their dedication ensures that our clients can make informed, impactful decisions while driving real change.
Leontien Hasselman-Plugge
CEO
As the CEO, Leontien (middle) oversees the strategic direction of ImpactBuying, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions for clients. With her tireless commitment to sustainability and compliance, she ensures that businesses meet European regulations such as CSRD, EUDR, and CSDDD while achieving their broader ESG ambitions. Leontien is passionate about enabling retailers to take responsibility beyond compliance, transforming challenges into opportunities for a better future.
Moniek van Roon
COO
As COO and co-owner, Moniek (left) is the driving force behind operational excellence and innovation. She champions the use of cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and blockchain, to optimize data collection, analysis and verification. This approach makes supply chain transparency more efficient and accessible for retailers and suppliers alike.
Marjan de Bock-Smit
Founder and Non-Executive Director
Marjan (right), the founding mother of ImpactBuying, now serves as the non-executive Director focusing on the company’s international growth. With decades of dedication to advancing supply chain management and transparency, she advocates for impactful partnerships that leverage procurement power for meaningful change. Her core belief: procurement power can, and must, be used to drive positive impact.
Our history
ImpactBuying B.V. was formed in 2020 through the merger of ImpactBuying and Supply Chain Information Management B.V. (established in 2009). Since then, we have been developing consultancy and training products to help clients move beyond compliance and achieve Proven Positive Impact. This we do, next to our already existing supplier- and productdatabase and data gathering & verification services. In 2019 we proudly became a certified B-corporation.
